Bangka snakehead (Channa bankanensis) es un channidae de its native waters; alcanza 17.6–25.9 cm a 22–27 °C.
Parámetros de cuidado
Temperatura
22–27 °C
pH
6–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
17.6–25.9 cm
Tanque mínimo
500 L
Capa de nado
Bottom-dwelling
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Top predator — peaceful only with the unswallowable
Origen
Bangka Island, Indonesia
Descripción de la especie
Channa bankanensis is a Channidae from Bangka Island, Indonesia. Its name is honest: this fish breathes air, so a tight lid and a shaded surface are survival gear. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 17.6–25.9 cm. Juveniles group; adults rule a territory alone. Give it cover, clean water and a lid that latches — snakeheads explore any gap above the waterline. Maintain 22–27 °C at pH 6–7.5. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.
Biotopo natural
Hábitat
Still and slow waters among vegetation
Corriente
Still to gentle
Oxígeno disuelto
Tolerates low oxygen; air-breathing
Paisaje y equipo
Sustrato
Soft sand
Decoración dura
Dense cover and caves
Plantas
Dense planting
Temperamento, dieta y compañeros
Sociabilidad
Juveniles group; adults rule a territory alone
Dieta
A fish-eater that accepts tong-fed meaty fare
Compañeros recomendados
A bonded pair in a very large tank — Only for the experienced
Evitar con
Any fish smaller than itself — Food, not company
Cría y notas
Dimorfismo sexual
Males have a narrower head
Método de cría
Builds a foam nest among floating plants; prolonged brood care