Channa orientalis

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Oriental Snakehead
Oriental Snakehead
Species Channa orientalis
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 246.052 liters
246,051.766 mL

65 US Gallons (246.1L)

Size 12.992 in

25-33 cm (9.8-13")

pH 6.0 - 8.0
Temp. 296.15 K
73.4 °F
533.07 °R

299.15 K
78.8 °F
538.47 °R
23 -26 °C (73.4-78.8°F)

Water Hardness

5-19

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

8-12 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Oriental Snakehead, Walking Snakehead

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

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[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

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Facts about Channa orientalis
Availability Uncommon
Common name Oriental Snakehead
Diet Carnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Channidae  +
Foods Live Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 12.992 in (33 cm)  +
Maximum age 12  +
Maximum hardness 19  +
Maximum pH 8  +
Maximum temperature 299.15 K (26 °C, 78.8 °F, 538.47 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 65 US Gallon (246.052 liters, 246,051.766 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 5  +
Minimum pH 6  +
Minimum temperature 296.15 K (23 °C, 73.4 °F, 533.07 °R)  +
Scientific name Channa orientalis
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