Family: Channidae
Channa marulius — a Channidae from South Asia. Reaches 112.5–165 cm; keep at 22–30 °C.
Channa marulius is a Channidae from South Asia. In the wild it prefers still and slow waters among vegetation; in the aquarium it stays predatory. Plan on 112.5–165 cm of adult fish at 22–30 °C. Related profiles: Channa argus, Channa asiatica, Channa aurantimaculata.
A moderate-level species: predatory; ambush hunter; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Aim for 22–30 °C. Heater for stable warmth; 22–30 °C curated husbandry range.
Adults reach 112.5–165 cm; it is middle of the water column. Plan for at least 500 litres.
Carnivore; meaty foods. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Predatory; ambush hunter; singles; will eat smaller tankmates. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Keep away from Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Its home waters are South Asia — still and slow waters among vegetation, with still to gentle.
It can jump when startled — keep the tank tightly covered, especially at night and during maintenance.
Bubble-nest or mouthbrooding by species. Males have a narrower head.