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| Family: |
Channidae |
| Genus & Species: |
Channa aurantimaculata |
| Common Name: |
Auranti, Orangespotted Snakehead. |
| Size: |
Up to 15.75 inches. (40 cm) Usually smaller in the
home aquarium. |
| Habitat: |
Asia: India, Forest streams, ponds, and swamps
adjacent to the Brahmaputra River. |
| Min Tank Size: |
55 gallon when young, larger as they grow. |
| Diet: |
Crustaceans, small fish, mollusks, worms. |
| Behavior: |
Lurking predator. |
| Water: |
Freshwater, pH 6.0 - 7.5, temperature range, 72
-80 °F (22.2-26.7°C), hardness 5 - 20 dH |
| Care: |
Easy, tight fitting cover needed. |
| Communities: |
Will consume other fish, in sufficient space may
co-exist with conspecifics. |
| Suitability: |
Intermediate. |
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