Familia: Channidae
El quénido más grande, del sudeste asiático; los jóvenes tienen rayas brillantes. Tanque enorme y tapado, solo.
Channa micropeltes is a Channidae from Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malay Peninsula, Indonesia). In the wild it prefers clear streams, rivers and still waters; in the aquarium it stays highly aggressive giant predator — keep alone. Plan on 91–130 cm of adult fish at 25–28 °C. Related profiles: Channa argus, Channa asiatica, Channa aurantimaculata.
Dificultad media. Highly aggressive giant predator — keep alone; Solitary, pairs or small groups.
Mantén el agua a 25–28 °C. 25–28 °C recorded range. Heater required for stable tropical warmth.
Tamaño adulto: 91–130 cm. Mínimo 1300 L.
Carnivore; quality prepared foods with variety; regular frozen or live foods. Forraja sobre smooth gravel and sand with open floor space: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.
Highly aggressive giant predator — keep alone. Compañeros recomendados: . Evita Fish under half its size — May be eaten, Small fish and shrimp — Live-prey size.
Su hábitat natural es Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malay Peninsula, Indonesia), en clear streams, rivers and still waters.
Saltador confirmado. Tapa ajustada y cuidado en cambios de agua.
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.