Red Barito Snakehead
Channa Red Barito
The Snakehead is a natural predator so is not a community fish and should be kept with other fish that are too big to be considered food. It may also eat small Invertabrates within the tank.
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Current Size – 5-6cm
Adult Length – 35-40cm
Temperature Range – 22-30°C
pH Range – 5.5 – 8.0
Special Requirements - A large tank with plenty of space. Relatively unfussy although the aquarium should be well planted and hiding places among roots and rocks should be provided
Tanks Mates and Compatibility – Though they are not particularly aggressive however they are predatory and will see smaller tank mates as food, species only is recommened.
Feeding – Carnivorous. All kind of living fishfood is accepted like artemia, bloodworm, mosquito larvae, shrimps, insects, snails and especially earthworm. Frozen and dried pallets are accepted.
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Please note – Some images used are library photos and will show the colour potential at a fully mature size, as our fish are juveniles they may vary.
We always aim to supply the fish as close to the purchase size as possible. On rare occasions if this is not possible we will contact you.
The fish are selected at random however you are welcome to make a note on the order and the fish manager will do his best for you, requests are dependent on stock at the time of your order.
