Please ID.
- Thread starter Loulou
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Could it be this one?
plausible;924449; said:Species name: Channa argus
Common name: Northern Snakehead
Maximum size: 85 cm / 33 inches
Origin: Russia, China, Korea
Temperament: Aggressive.
Company: Channa argus (Northern Snakehead) should only be kept with other fishes of similar size.
Water parameters: Temperature 22-28˚C / 72-82˚ F; pH 6-7.5
Feeding: Channa argus (Northern Snakehead) are predatory and accept most meaty foods.
Or this one:
plausible;924461; said:Species name: Channa lucius
Common name: Splendid Snakehead,Marbled Snakehead
Maximum size: 40 cm / 16 inches
Origin: Channa lucius (Splendid Snakehead) is found in rivers inf southeastern Sumatra and the Kapuas basin of western Kalimantan
Temperament: Aggressive
Company: Channa lucius (Splendid Snakehead) should not be kept in aquariums smaller than 2/3 of the species size.
Water parameters: Temperature 22-28˚C / 72-82˚ F; pH 5.5-6
Feeding: Channa lucius (Splendid Snakehead) will accept most meaty food.
Or this one?
plausible;946383; said:Species name: Channa maculata
Common name: Blotched Snakehead
Maximum size: 33 cm / 13 inches
Origin: Southern China, Northern Vietnam
Temperament: Predatory
Company: Channa maculata should not be kept with any channa species smaller than themselves.
Water parameters: Temperature 22-28˚C / 72-82˚ F; pH 6-7.5
Identification: Channa maculata have simillar markings to those on the northern snakeheads (c.argus) lined up irregular spots on the sides to the top of the body.
