Chinesischer Schlangenkopf (Channa asiatica)

Familie: Channidae

Ein mittelgroßer Raub-Schlangenkopf aus Südchina. Einzeln oder als Paar halten; frisst kleine Fische.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
22–28 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
16.4–23.5 cm
Mindestaquarium
235 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom; rests and forages low
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Predatory — best kept singly or as a pair
Herkunft
Southern China, northern Vietnam

Artübersicht

Channa asiatica, a member of the family Channidae, comes from Southern China, northern Vietnam, where it inhabits clear streams, rivers and still waters. Predatory — best kept singly or as a pair and carnivore; quality prepared foods with variety; regular frozen or live foods, it grows to 16.4–23.5 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 22–28 °C range. Other Channa species in our database include Channa argus, 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, pairs or small groups
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 Chinesischer Schlangenkopf pflegeleicht?

Mittlerer Anspruch. Predatory — best kept singly or as a pair; Solitary, pairs or small groups.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Chinesischer Schlangenkopf?

Halte das Wasser bei 22–28 °C. 22–28 °C recorded range. Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily.

Wie groß wird Chinesischer Schlangenkopf und welches Aquarium?

Wird 16.4–23.5 cm; lebt bottom; rests and forages low. Mindestens 235 L.

Was frisst Chinesischer Schlangenkopf?

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

Kann man Chinesischer Schlangenkopf vergesellschaften?

Predatory — best kept singly or as a pair. Empfohlene Mitbewohner: . Meide Fish under half its size — May be eaten, Small fish and shrimp — Live-prey size.

Woher stammt Chinesischer Schlangenkopf?

Sein natürlicher Lebensraum liegt in Southern China, northern Vietnam, in clear streams, rivers and still waters.

Springt Chinesischer Schlangenkopf?

Diese Art springt: Deckel unbedingt schließen.

Wie züchtet man Chinesischer Schlangenkopf?

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