Snakeheads

Snakeheads are air-breathing predators with real personality, from dwarf Channa that suit a species tank to giants that outgrow most homes. All of them jump, so a tight lid is not optional. Each profile lists adult size, tank size and temperament, since the gap between a dwarf and a monster is huge.

At a glance

Tank size
29–528 gal
29 gal (110 L) to 528 gal (2,000 L); half the list needs 72 gal (273 L) or more
Temperature
66–82°F
19–28°C, most of the list
pH
6.0–7.5
Most of the list
Difficulty
8 medium
2 difficult
Temperament
3 mostly peaceful
7 aggressive

10 species

By the numbers

Index

All snakeheads

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