Adult Channa micropeltes with AUL ... possible?

[Søren Rafn]

I am planning to add a conservatory to my house and thought to have a pool in one end, measuring 2 x 1.5 meters. I hope to be able to have a pair of micropeltes and perhaps an AUL. But is this possible at all considering the aggressiveness of the Channas?

Regards
Søren

 

[King-eL]

I would not put an expensive fish with c. micropeltes. It could work but the AUL must be 2x the size of the snakehead. Still I would not risk it. You've seen them in youtube and how much it could do some damage to a fish even at the same size by tearing it apart. AUL are slower than snakehead and they have softer scales. The snakehead would tear it apart easily.

 

[Søren Rafn]

Thank you for the response. I had a notion it would be so. I think I will go with the Channas alone until I find a bargain on a pair of AUL - then the Channas will go and the AUL enter. They are such a nice species ;-)

Regards
Søren

 

[AU_Arowana-RG]

You could, however, try comming the AUL with Channa Maruliodes and Channa Pleurophthalma.