Golden Cobra Snakehead (Channa aurantimaculata)

Familia: Channidae

Pez de agua dulce pacífico y carnívoro, de la familia de los quénidos, originario de India. Cuidado cuidado moderado.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
25.3–36.2 cm
Tanque mínimo
362 L
Capa de nado
Bottom; rests and forages low
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Peaceful
Origen
东亚淡水水系

Descripción de la especie

Channa aurantimaculata is a Channidae. In the aquarium it stays peaceful. Plan on 25.3–36.2 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Channa argus, Channa asiatica, Channa gachua.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat
Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Corriente
Still to very gentle water
Oxígeno disuelto
Tolerates low oxygen

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato
Smooth gravel and sand with open floor space
Decoración dura
Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Plantas
Hardy plants on hardscape; keep the floor open

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad
Solitary, pairs or small groups
Dieta
Carnivore; quality prepared foods with variety; regular frozen or live foods
Compañeros recomendados
  • Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
  • Deep Body Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
  • Acrossocheilus fasciatus — Similar size and water needs
Evitar con
  • Fish under half its size — May be eaten
  • Small fish and shrimp — Live-prey size

Cría y notas

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

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Golden Cobra Snakehead?

Dificultad media. Peaceful; Solitary, pairs or small groups.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Golden Cobra Snakehead?

18–26 °C con estabilidad; pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Golden Cobra Snakehead y qué acuario necesita?

Alcanza 25.3–36.2 cm; es bottom; rests and forages low. Acuario mínimo de 362 L.

¿Qué come Golden Cobra Snakehead?

Carnivore; quality prepared foods with variety; regular frozen or live foods. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.

¿Puede convivir Golden Cobra Snakehead con otros peces?

Sí, con criterio. Peaceful — combínalo con Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Deep Body Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acrossocheilus fasciatus — Similar size and water needs. Aleja Fish under half its size — May be eaten, Small fish and shrimp — Live-prey size.

¿De dónde es originario Golden Cobra Snakehead?

Su hábitat natural es 东亚淡水水系, en clear streams, rivers and still waters.

¿Golden Cobra Snakehead salta?

Saltador confirmado. Tapa ajustada y cuidado en cambios de agua.

¿Cómo se reproduce Golden Cobra Snakehead?

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