channa pulchra Tank size

andy1985

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Aug 30, 2007
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Hi What is the recommend size for a pair of these i know i would need to get a few to start off with.
Also what is the minimum size i could get away with.
 

Gaz_ham

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I was advised a minimum of 3ft, ideally 4ft long, when I set up a pulchra tank some years ago. If they breed, you will want room for the fry, so the bigger the better, as always, with and fish. I personally don't think it's best to go by how many litres/gallons, as height isn't a massive factor for snake heads. Minimum width of the tank atleast the max length of the fish and 4 times the max length of the fish for length of the tank is what I aim for.
 
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