Blotched Snakehead (Channa maculata)

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Blotched Snakehead

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Blotched Snakehead

Channa maculata

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

379 Litres (100 US G.)

Size

60-80 cm (23.6-31.5")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.5 - 7.5

Temp.

22.2-23.9°C (72 -75 °F)

Water Hardness

5-10 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-10 years

Habitat

Asia

Family

Channidae




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Additional names

Blotched Snakehead

Additional scientific names

Bostrychus maculatus, Ophiocephalus maculatus


Origin

Found in silty weedy rivers, ponds and lakes from Japan, southern China, Vietnam, Taiwan and the Philippines.

Pictures

External links

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