Identification Help

[Madou]

That's exactly what it should be, all planted, or dare I say thoroughly planted (the more the better!), drift wood and rocks are not very relevant, but if you like the loot better that way, it won't bother them one bit Don't hesitate to "overplant", even if it seems very dense, it'll be fine, they can squeeze themselves through anything

As for bottom feeders, the rule is the same, especially pictus, because if they try to eat them, they'll choke and won't be able to spit them out because of the barbels.

290 litres is a nice volume for bleheris, I had 6 in 100 liters, until a pair formed up and I had to move them. I assume 6 can live in a 290, and even if a couple forms, there is a chance they can cohabit in that much space.

As for bottom, sand or gravel doesn't matter much. I had a sand bottom covered with rocks and they were fine with it.

 

[Harryfor54]

That's exactly what it should be, all planted, or dare I say thoroughly planted (the more the better!), drift wood and rocks are not very relevant, but if you like the loot better that way, it won't bother them one bit Don't hesitate to "overplant", even if it seems very dense, it'll be fine, they can squeeze themselves through anything

As for bottom feeders, the rule is the same, especially pictus, because if they try to eat them, they'll choke and won't be able to spit them out because of the barbels.

290 litres is a nice volume for bleheris, I had 6 in 100 liters, until a pair formed up and I had to move them. I assume 6 can live in a 290, and even if a couple forms, there is a chance they can cohabit in that much space.

As for bottom, sand or gravel doesn't matter much. I had a sand bottom covered with rocks and they were fine with it.

Thanks for all you're help and info. I finally know what Im going to do with my tank. Only had a snakehead for a day and now I want to have a tank of them lol. I'll keep an eye out for bottom feeders that are too large for the snakehead to attempt to eat. My only worry is the plants,not been successful at keeping plants alive so far but I'll try my hardest to get it heavily planted. Looks much better like that anyway

 

[Madou]

Thanks for all you're help and info. I finally know what Im going to do with my tank. Only had a snakehead for a day and now I want to have a tank of them lol. I'll keep an eye out for bottom feeders that are too large for the snakehead to attempt to eat. My only worry is the plants,not been successful at keeping plants alive so far but I'll try my hardest to get it heavily planted. Looks much better like that anyway

I would still drop the idea of bottom feeders, personally. Channas are not very fussy anyway. I've kept my 2 aurantis in a 90 gal without cleaning for an entire year, with no tankmate whatsoever. They'll do fine without it, and it'll feed your plants.

As for plants, my best success was to grow Valisneria Gigantea in a regular aquarium soil, covered in gravels/stones. They will expand so fast you may even need to remove some of them after a few months!

 

[Harryfor54]

Hi I'm just posting an update of my bleheri. I've had him/her (not got a clue what gender it is) for about 2 weeks now and has settled in great. Unfortunately I couldn't use my 290 litre as my Severums started to breed so had to move the other fish into that 290. I put the bleheri in a 60 litre tank,he's still small so it was fine. I got him a 120 litre tank at the weekend so just waiting on it cycling.

 

[Madou]

Looks good, no sign of stress, and it seems outgoing.
You've got a happy channa there!

Be aware it may pout for a day or two after the move.

 

[-DC-]

Looks happy just FYI, that's not bleheri that's Gachua, and since u mentioned Severums as a former tankmates u should know they are not a tropical species , they'll tolerate a heated tank for a while because in the wild they have hot summers but long term tropical temps will often lead to health issues.

I also recommend against tankmates. They'll eat whatever they can, but are also highly territorial . They'll kill whatever they can over territory and If you find something that's too large to
Kill they becomes highly stressed.

Cheers

 

[jwd]

Hi I'm just posting an update of my bleheri. I've had him/her (not got a clue what gender it is) for about 2 weeks now and has settled in great. Unfortunately I couldn't use my 290 litre as my Severums started to breed so had to move the other fish into that 290. I put the bleheri in a 60 litre tank,he's still small so it was fine. I got him a 120 litre tank at the weekend so just waiting on it cycling.

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Beautiful fish!!!

 

[Harryfor54]

Looks happy just FYI, that's not bleheri that's Gachua, and since u mentioned Severums as a former tankmates u should know they are not a tropical species , they'll tolerate a heated tank for a while because in the wild they have hot summers but long term tropical temps will often lead to health issues.

I also recommend against tankmates. They'll eat whatever they can, but are also highly territorial . They'll kill whatever they can over territory and If you find something that's too large to
Kill they becomes highly stressed.

Cheers

Thanks for the advice

So it's not a bleheri? That's annoying. Is there anything different about then I should be aware of? I've got the snakehead at 22 degrees celsius. It's got no tankmates, I wanted bottomfeeders but soon realised it doesent need them lol.Can you sex the it yet? Been wondering what it is.

 

[Harryfor54]

Beautiful fish!!!

Thanks

 

[Madou]

Thanks for the advice

So it's not a bleheri? That's annoying. Is there anything different about then I should be aware of? I've got the snakehead at 22 degrees celsius. It's got no tankmates, I wanted bottomfeeders but soon realised it doesent need them lol.Can you sex the it yet? Been wondering what it is.

22°C might be a bit high, considering he should go up to 23-24°C at the peak of summer, before going back down to 14-18°C during winter. I don't know where you live, but in most places, best is to not heat the tank.