Orange Spotted Snakehead (Channa pleurophthalma)

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Orange Spotted Snakehead

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Orange Spotted Snakehead

Channa pleurophthalma

284 Litres (75 US G.)

30-40 cm (11.8-15.7")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.5 - 7.5

22 -28 °C (71.6-82.4°F)

8-18 °d

1:1 M:F

8-12 years

Family

Channidae





Additional names

Orange Spotted Snakehead, Ocellated Snakehead

Additional scientific names

Ophiocephalus pleurophthalmus, Ophicephalus urophthalmus


Origin

Sexing

Tank compatibility

Diet

These fish will accept frozen food such as sprats, mussels and prawns/shrimp.

Feeding regime

Environment Specifics

Behaviour

Identification

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