Northern Snakehead (Channa argus)

Familie: Channidae

Ein großer Raub-Schlangenkopf aus China, Russland und Korea. Sehr robust, aber stets einzeln zu halten. Nur für Experten.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
4–22 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
70–100 cm
Mindestaquarium
1000 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom; rests and forages low
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Aggressive predator — keep alone
Herkunft
China, Russia (Amur), Korean Peninsula

Artübersicht

A Channidae species native to China, Russia (Amur), Korean Peninsula: Channa argus lives bottom; rests and forages low over clear streams, rivers and still waters. Aggressive predator — keep alone. Adults reach 70–100 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Channa species we profile, alongside Channa asiatica, Channa aurantimaculata, Channa gachua.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Strömung
Still to very gentle water
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Tolerates low oxygen

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Smooth gravel and sand with open floor space
Harte Dekoration
Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Pflanzen
Hardy plants on hardscape; keep the floor open

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten
Solitary only
Fütterung
Carnivore; quality prepared foods with variety; regular frozen or live foods
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Fish under half its size — May be eaten
  • Small fish and shrimp — Live-prey size

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied
Fortpflanzungsart
Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Häufige Fragen

Ist Northern Snakehead pflegeleicht?

Schwierigkeit: mittel. Aggressive predator — keep alone.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Northern Snakehead?

Halte das Wasser bei 4–22 °C. 4–22 °C recorded range. Unheated or lightly heated; guard against summer heat.

Wie groß wird Northern Snakehead und welches Aquarium?

Endgröße: 70–100 cm. Minimum: 1000 L.

Was frisst Northern Snakehead?

Carnivore; quality prepared foods with variety; regular frozen or live foods. Ergänze Futter mit Frost- oder Lebendfutter.

Kann man Northern Snakehead vergesellschaften?

Aggressive predator — keep alone. Empfohlene Mitbewohner: . Meide Fish under half its size — May be eaten, Small fish and shrimp — Live-prey size.

Woher stammt Northern Snakehead?

Stammt aus China, Russia (Amur), Korean Peninsula; lebt in clear streams, rivers and still waters. Still to very gentle water; tolerates low oxygen.

Springt Northern Snakehead?

Springt bei Schreck. Engschließender Deckel nötig.

Wie züchtet man Northern Snakehead?

Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.