Channa gachua is a Channidae from Southern China, South and Southeast Asia. In the wild it prefers clear streams, rivers and still waters; in the aquarium it stays predatory — best kept singly or as a pair. Plan on 23–32.9 cm of adult fish at 22–26 °C. Related profiles: Channa argus, Channa asiatica, Channa aurantimaculata.
原生環境
生息地
Clear streams, rivers and still waters
水流
Still to very gentle water
溶存酸素
Tolerates low oxygen
レイアウトと設備
底床
Smooth gravel and sand with open floor space
流木・石組
Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
水草
Hardy plants on hardscape; keep the floor open
性格・餌・混泳
群泳性
Solitary, pairs or small groups
餌
Carnivore; quality prepared foods with variety; regular frozen or live foods
混泳しないほうがいい相手
Fish under half its size — May be eaten
Small fish and shrimp — Live-prey size
繁殖と注意点
雌雄の違い
Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied
繁殖方法
Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes