Channa punctata

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Spotted Snakehead
Spotted Snakehead
Species Channa punctata
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 246.052 liters
246,051.766 mL

65 US Gallons (246.1L)

Size 12.205 in

25-31 cm (9.8-12.2")

pH 6.5 - 7.5
Temp. 295.15 K
71.6 °F
531.27 °R

301.15 K
82.4 °F
542.07 °R
22 -28 °C (71.6-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

8-18

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

8-12 years


Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Spotted Snakehead

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

These fish will accept frozen food such as sprats, mussels and prawns/shrimp.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed 2 days then 1 day rest.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

Facts about Channa punctata
Availability Uncommon
Common name Spotted Snakehead
Diet Carnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Channidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Live Food  +
Maximum Size 12.205 in (31 cm)  +
Maximum age 12  +
Maximum hardness 18  +
Maximum pH 7.5  +
Maximum temperature 301.15 K (28 °C, 82.4 °F, 542.07 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 65 US Gallon (246.052 liters, 246,051.766 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 8  +
Minimum pH 6.5  +
Minimum temperature 295.15 K (22 °C, 71.6 °F, 531.27 °R)  +
Scientific name Channa punctata
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