snakeheads

[CockatooRam]

anybody own a galaxy blue snakehead lfs had one for 700.00 i said that is crazy.

Looks cool look here
http://www.tomhalvorsen.co.uk/info/fish/galaxybluesh.htm

[Voltron2000]

The nearest i got was a Rainbow snakehead recently but did not make it. Was tortured to death by my gar overnight ..... :(

[rayman45]

red snakeheads rule

[Kutty]

That fish is definitely closely related to Channa bleheri, the Rainbow Snakehead. My last Channa bleheri died a week after being in my tank, probably from unsuitable pH levels. (The pH was 8++) It is considered a dwarf snakehead, growing to only 6''. They REQUIRE soft, acidic water with a pH of around 6-6.5.

[inline4]

looks cool

[Marcel_h]

Nice fish

[freeform]

That fish is definitely closely related to Channa bleheri, the Rainbow Snakehead. My last Channa bleheri died a week after being in my tank, probably from unsuitable pH levels. (The pH was 8++) It is considered a dwarf snakehead, growing to only 6''. They REQUIRE soft, acidic water with a pH of around 6-6.5.

same reasons why mine died. haizzzz. :shakehead

[unknownuza13]

Does this sensitivity to water conditions only apply to the dwarf species? I owned two red snakeheads when I was twelve many years ago. They were kept in a 30 gallon tank. I never even knew about water changes or anything and probably fed them 50-100 feeders a week. The water looked poor to the sight so I am sure it was pretty crappy. There was nothing I could do to kill these fish even if I had wanted to. Is it more of a PH thing? and not so much amonia,nitrates, etc....

[evilfish]

channa micropeltes (reds) are extremely hardy, but most dwarf species are quite soft pH or they will die.

[jsodwi]

I grew up working in a lfs and we used to sell blue line snakeheads and african snakeheads. Is it possible to still find these

[Caveman]

I grew up working in a lfs and we used to sell blue line snakeheads and african snakeheads. Is it possible to still find these
It is possible to still find them but it wont be easy and if you do track any down then expect to pay $$$$. :WHOA:

[Typer]

The prices of snakeheads in the US are simply ridiculous. I can't justify spending >$300 for some of the species that we used to pay < $50 back in the day. The legality issue here in the States has really skyrocketed the prices. I guess if you want it bad enough you'll pay for it.

[deD3]

looks cool but 700 for this!? no way

[PhullTank57]

The prices of snakeheads in the US are simply ridiculous. I can't justify spending >$300 for some of the species that we used to pay < $50 back in the day. The legality issue here in the States has really skyrocketed the prices. I guess if you want it bad enough you'll pay for it.
Availability, Supply & Demand... that's basically what it's all about! :screwy: Oh yeah, and How bad you really want one?!! :cry:

[jsodwi]

Well I want a red If anyone knows where to get one please PM me I will keep it quiet. I've been searching all over no one seems to give me any help

[zeroneox]

anybody own a galaxy blue snakehead lfs had one for 700.00 i said that is crazy.

Looks cool look here
http://www.tomhalvorsen.co.uk/info/fish/galaxybluesh.htm

I just got 2 of them... very nice. They are channa sp himalayanus , channa species Assam. It is in season now. Paid for SGD15 a pair... that will be about USD45 ~48 where are you from?

[IMPULSEBUYER]

My buddy just successfully bred some rainbows/dwarfs. it took the sh several trys befroe they got it right...really cool fish

[IMPULSEBUYER]

here is a couple pics that I took:

[contender]

nice shots!

looks like the light source is behind the tank or was that your flash?

does your friend have experince with breeding or first time?

what country are you in?

[IMPULSEBUYER]

yea its facing west so he gets the sunset light thru his window. This is his first time that hes bred gachuas, he just seems to get lucky with the pairs, he has the force or something. I'm in the U.S.

[coyotethug]

Not in the US. The bluelines were just dyed redlines. I remember those too, we had a bunch at the lfs I worked at when I was a teenager. Now I have been struggling for months to find a snakehead of any kind.

[zix]

i just order 10 for 50 euros ,about 60us$ all 10.my lfs order tham from Asia and
the bag bring 10 :)
the channa micropeltes what size get firt´s year
ao long to make a good grill fish :ROFL: :D

[Storer50]

Where is a good place to find snakeheads for sale? Thanks

[beblondie]

Since they are illegal in your state don't worry about it move on to other fish -Anne

[miro_red.D]

come up to canada man not ilegal here...reds cost 6 dollars and the nearest quality petshop in montreal

[miro_red.D]

i heard they can grow 2,5 inches every month...get to 27 inches after only a year and half...their monsters...cant wait to buy my two babies