Blotched snakehead (Channa maculata)

Familia: Channidae

Un quénido agresivo del sur de China y el sudeste asiático. Mantenerlo solo en un tanque grande y tapado.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
18.6–26.6 cm
Tanque mínimo
266 L
Capa de nado
Bottom; rests and forages low
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Aggressive predator — keep alone
Origen
S y SE de Asia

Descripción de la especie

A Channidae species native to S & SE Asia: Channa maculata lives bottom; rests and forages low over clear streams, rivers and still waters. Aggressive predator — keep alone. Adults reach 18.6–26.6 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Channa species we profile, alongside Channa argus, Channa asiatica, Channa aurantimaculata.

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
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 Blotched snakehead?

Dificultad: moderada. Aggressive predator — keep alone.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Blotched snakehead?

Rango ideal: 18–26 °C. Evita cambios bruscos.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Blotched snakehead y qué acuario necesita?

De adulto mide 18.6–26.6 cm. Vive bottom; rests and forages low, así que 266 L o más.

¿Qué come Blotched snakehead?

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

¿Puede convivir Blotched snakehead con otros peces?

Sí, con criterio. Aggressive predator — keep alone — combínalo con . Aleja Fish under half its size — May be eaten, Small fish and shrimp — Live-prey size.

¿De dónde es originario Blotched snakehead?

Originario de S y SE de Asia; vive en clear streams, rivers and still waters. Still to very gentle water; tolerates low oxygen.

¿Blotched snakehead salta?

Esta especie salta: mantén la tapa bien cerrada.

¿Cómo se reproduce Blotched snakehead?

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