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== Identification ==
 
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Revision as of 18:51, 14 April 2018

Dwarf Snakehead

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Dwarf Snakehead

Channa gachua

208 Litres (55 US G.)

15-28 cm (5.9-11")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 7.0

22 -26 °C (71.6-78.8°F)

12-15 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

8-12 years

Family

Channidae



Additional names

Dwarf Snakehead, Brown Snakehead

Additional scientific names

Ophicephalus gachua, Ophicephalus limbatus, Ophicephalus marginatus, Ophiocephalus gachua, Ophiocephalus guachua malaccensis


Origin

Found in a range of different water from fast flowing hill streams to more stagnant water from Sri Lanka to the Mekong (Xe Bangfai and Nam Theun basins) and Bali, Indonesia.


Sexing

Mature females will have a rounder belly and mature males have brighter colouration in the dorsal, anal and caudal fins.


Tank compatibility

Any small tank mates will be seen as food for this fish so it is wise to keep the Dwarf Snakehead with other non-aggressive similar sized fish such as peaceful yet robust Cichlids.


Diet

The Dwarf Snakehead readily accepts most live foods and frozen food including shrimp and fish.


Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.


Environment specifics

Does best in a mature tank with a secure lid as these fish can jump. Provide hiding places with dense planting and large pieces of bogwood and rocks.


Behaviour

Will hunt and consume any fish smaller than itself, but is otherwise peaceful towards larger fish and even conspecifics.


Identification

Typical Snakehead in shape. Elongated with long anal and dorsal fins with large head and mouth. The body is grey-brown in colour, the fins are translucent with hints of blue and yellow edging.

Pictures

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