Top predator — peaceful only with the unswallowable
原産地
Bangka Island, Indonesia
種の概要
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.
原生環境
生息地
Still and slow waters among vegetation
水流
Still to gentle
溶存酸素
Tolerates low oxygen; air-breathing
レイアウトと設備
底床
Soft sand
流木・石組
Dense cover and caves
水草
Dense planting
性格・餌・混泳
群泳性
Juveniles group; adults rule a territory alone
餌
A fish-eater that accepts tong-fed meaty fare
おすすめの混泳相手
A bonded pair in a very large tank — Only for the experienced
混泳しないほうがいい相手
Any fish smaller than itself — Food, not company
繁殖と注意点
雌雄の違い
Males have a narrower head
繁殖方法
Builds a foam nest among floating plants; prolonged brood care