Asian Snakehead (Channa striata)

Familia: Channidae

Un quénido depredador extendido por el sur y sudeste asiático. Mantenerlo solo en un tanque amplio y tapado.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura: 23–27 °C
pH: 7–8
Dureza GH: 5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto: 70–100 cm
Tanque mínimo: 1000 L
Capa de nado: Bottom; rests and forages low
Dificultad: Moderada
Temperamento: Aggressive predator — keep alone
Origen: South and Southeast Asia (Yunnan in China)

Descripción de la especie

A Channidae species native to South and Southeast Asia (Yunnan in China): Channa striata lives bottom; rests and forages low over clear streams, rivers and still waters. Aggressive predator — keep alone. Adults reach 70–100 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 Asian Snakehead?

Nivel medio: la estabilidad del agua importa más que el equipo. Aggressive predator — keep alone. Solitary, pairs or small groups.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Asian Snakehead?

23–27 °C con estabilidad; pH 7–8, GH 5–15 dGH.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Asian Snakehead y qué acuario necesita?

Alcanza 70–100 cm; es bottom; rests and forages low. Acuario mínimo de 1000 L.

¿Qué come Asian Snakehead?

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.

¿Puede convivir Asian Snakehead con otros peces?

Aggressive predator — keep alone. Compañeros recomendados: . Evita Fish under half its size — May be eaten, Small fish and shrimp — Live-prey size.

¿De dónde es originario Asian Snakehead?

De South and Southeast Asia (Yunnan in China): clear streams, rivers and still waters, con still to very gentle water.

¿Asian Snakehead salta?

Esta especie salta: mantén la tapa bien cerrada.

¿Cómo se reproduce Asian 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.