Channa striata

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Striped Snakehead
Striped Snakehead
Species Channa striata
Difficulty Challenging
Min. Tank Size 567.812 liters
567,811.767 mL

150 US Gallons (567.8L)

Size 39.37 in

85-100 cm (33.5-39.4")

pH 7.0 - 8.0
Temp. 296.15 K
73.4 °F
533.07 °R

300.15 K
80.6 °F
540.27 °R
23 -27 °C (73.4-80.6°F)

Water Hardness

6-16

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Rare
Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

8-12 years

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[edit] Alternative names

Striped Snakehead, Snakehead Murrel

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

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[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

The eel-like body of the Striped Snakehead is dark brown in colour with faint black bands visible across its entire body. The dorsal fin of the Striped Snakehead is long stretching across the back. It has a small head with a big mouth which shows rows of sharp teeth for trapping its prey.

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