Dwarf Snakehead Channa Gachua 10cm

Dwarf Snakehead Channa Gachua 10cmDwarf Snakehead Channa Gachua Care Level: Moderate Tank Size: 88 Gal (400 Ltr) min Temperament: Aggressive PH: 6 8 Temperature: 22 28C (72 82F) Flow: Moderate What We Like About This Fish: Beautiful Markings Stunning Colouration Manageable size Channa gachua is one of the dwarf species of snakeheads that is most suitable for the aquarium with conspecifics and even other fish species. The species occurs in both tropical and subtropical regions.

Dwarf Snakehead Channa Gachua

• Care Level: Moderate
• Tank Size: 88 Gal (400 Ltr) min
• Temperament: Aggressive
• PH: 6 - 8
• Temperature: 22-28°C (72-82°F)
• Flow: Moderate

What We Like About This Fish:

• Beautiful Markings
• Stunning Colouration
• Manageable size

Channa gachua is one of the dwarf species of snakeheads that is most suitable for the aquarium with conspecifics and even other fish species. The species occurs in both tropical and subtropical regions. Depending on the geographical origin,

Snakeheads have an accessory respiratory organ, which allows them to breathe outside of the water for a long time.

Snakeheads will need a strong, tight-fitting lid on their aquarium as they will sometimes jump or get carried away while hunting live fish.

Species specific aquariums are recommended as they are highly predatory and aggressive; although they can coexist with a few of the largest cichlids (Gars are usually a safe bet), large catfish, and various large Plecos. Tank mates should be chosen carefully and should comparable in size as adults.

Snakeheads are ferocious, predatory carnivores and mainly eat massive amounts of live fish, but also eat frogs, insects and crayfish in the wild. In the aquarium they should be fed a constant supply of live fish, but they will also accept live earth worms, frogs, crickets, and dry foods.