Channa stewartii, a member of the family Channidae, is native to Assam, India. 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 22.3–32.7 cm. Solitary as an adult; crowding breeds violence. Give it cover, clean water and a lid that latches — snakeheads explore any gap above the waterline. Maintain 22–27 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. Water quality and diet matter more than décor.
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
Solitary as an adult; crowding breeds violence
餌
Refuses vegetation; feed fish, prawn and quality carnivore pellets
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
Floating bubble-nest builder; both parents guard the fry