rainbow snakehead (Channa bleheri)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

22–27 °C

pH

6.5–7.5

Dureza GH

5–15 dGH

Tamaño adulto

10.8–15.8 cm

Tanque mínimo

300 L

Capa de nado

Bottom-dwelling

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Predatory and best kept alone or in a carefully planned pair

Origen

NE India

Descripción de la especie

From the waters of NE India comes Channa bleheri, a member of the family Channidae. A patient ambush predator that surveys its domain from cover and strikes in one burst. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 10.8–15.8 cm. Singles for life; a true pair is the exception. Over-filter, under-stock, and cover the tank like it owes you money. Maintain 22–27 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. Best suited to a keeper who can match its natural water.

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

Singles for life; a true pair is the exception

Dieta

Committed piscivore — whole fish, shrimp and meaty foods

Compañeros recomendados

• Nothing practical in a community — Adults see tankmates as meals

Evitar con

• Invertebrates — Disappear overnight

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Males have a narrower head

Método de cría

Surface-nesting with committed biparental guarding