Channa marulius and psuedomarulius query

[SBM]

Hi i have a few questions about the above channas.

What is the tank size need for channa marulius and psuedomarulius (will keep them separately) by reading the sticky it has been written that marulius will grow to 3.5 to 4 ft but when reading in seriouslyfish website it tells common adults are 500 - 600mm which is approx 24 inches so can i keep a marulius in 6*3*1.5 ft tank the max i can go for is 8*3*1.5 or 2 ft (L*B*H)

Also requesting to shed some light for pseudo marulius too like max size, tank size, feeding, water change, etc.

Thank you

 

[Madou]

Never kept these, but a quick google search gives conflicting infos compared to what you got on seriouslyfish:
Size
150-180 cm (59.1-70.9")
https://theaquariumwiki.com/Channa_marulius

Maximum size: 180 cm / 70 inches
http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/channa/marulius.php

Max length : 183 cm TL male/unsexed
http://www.cabi.org/isc/datasheet/109134

Average Adult Fish Size: 70 inches / 180 cm
http://www.tropicalfishsite.com/cobra-snakehead-channa-marulius/

Max length : 183 cm
http://www.fishbase.de/summary/Channa-marulius.html

And seriouslyfish still gives this info:
Suitable only for public installations or the very largest private aquaria.

Those sizes are probably world records, but it does indicate a trend.
I would not attempt it in the tank you mentioned unless you knew you could either rehouse it, or set it free (which would imply you live near a collecting point, we don't want them released in non-native waters). Your name leads me to believe you could be Indian (correct me if i'm wrong), so I guess you actually do have the option of setting it free if the need arises!

 

[SBM]

So what tank size are we looking at i want to keep it for life. Is the 8ft not enough i could do 10ft too. How much height is needed for marulius and some info about pseudomarulius would also be great help.
Yes i am from India.

 

[Madou]

If it does indeed reach 150 cm, 10' is about twice its size, and you'd need about 5' wide to match its size. I honestly don't know if that's even doable.

For all I know it could only grow to 3', but all those websites seem to align on its possible size.

 

[SBM]

What about height ? Snakeheads dont need that much height. The sticky mentions 9ft minimum what about that and some info about pseudomarulius if anyone knows would be very helpful and thanks madou

Thank you

 

[SBM]

Bump anyone...?

 

[Yuki Rihwa]

What about that and some info about pseudo marulius, Thank you

He did give you the information about the species.
Unless you meant to ask about Channa Marulioides (Emperor Snakehead) then that species is cap size under 30 inches
You thread title look like you are asking for 2 different species actually the given name is same for only 1 species.
*The Channa Marulioides (Emperor Snakehead) is suitable for home aquarium and pseudo marulius is best leave for public/private HUGE aquarium or a huge pond.

 

[SBM]

Thank you Yuki Rihwa and Madou can you also tell me if a maurilus/micropeltes/striata will break 12/15mm glass.

 

[SBM]

So will 10ft*4ft*2ft will suffice if not what are the problems i am looking at sorry for asking so many times and will the fish break the glass 12/15 mm.

Thank you

 

[Madou]

I have no idea. I assume a full speed micro would break 12mm if it was to bump into it, but I know my tank wouldn't bust even though it's 12mm. I guess the reinforcements do need to be taken into consideration, as well as the quality of glass and handcraft.