Difference between revisions of "Channa gachua"

From The Aquarium Wiki
Jump to: navigation, search
(Origin: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Channa_gachua)
(Origin: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/50504l)
 
Line 13: Line 13:
 
|difficulty=M
 
|difficulty=M
 
|min_size=15
 
|min_size=15
|max_size=28
+
|max_size=28.8
 
|size_units=cm
 
|size_units=cm
 
|stocking_ratio_male=1
 
|stocking_ratio_male=1

Latest revision as of 18:54, 14 April 2018

Dwarf Snakehead

Channa gachua345345.jpg
Dwarf Snakehead

Channa gachua

208 Litres (55 US G.)

15-28.8 cm (5.9-11.3")

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[edit]

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[edit]

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


Tank compatibility[edit]

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[edit]

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


Feeding regime[edit]

Feed once or twice a day.


Environment specifics[edit]

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[edit]

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


Identification[edit]

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[edit]

External links[edit]