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| Family: |
Channidae |
| Species: |
Channa micropeltes |
| Common Name: |
Red Snakehead |
| Size: |
Up to 52 inches (130cm) usually smaller in the home
aquarium. |
| Note: |
Should not be considered a home aquarium fish, young
are sometimes seen for sale and caution should taken before purchasing.
It is unfair to subject any animal to less than ideal living conditions.
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| Habitat: |
Asia: Mekong and Chao Phraya river basins, the Malay
Peninsula and the islands of Sumatra and Borneo. |
| Diet: |
Carnivorous, mostly live fish. |
| Behavior: |
Aggressive predator. |
| Water: |
pH 6.5 to 7.5, dH to 15º, temperature range 72 to
82°F (22-28°C) |
| Care: |
Easy, does not like cold. |
| Communities: |
No. Will hunt and eat anything it can fit into its'
mouth. |
| Suitability: |
Not for the novice. |
| Note: |
Check your local laws before purchasing. Many if
not all the states have banned them. Other countries may have
similar laws. |
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