Indonesian snakehead
Channa micropeltes
Channidae
Hard
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
24-30 °C
pH
6-8
Size
130 cm
Lifespan
20 years
Min tank1500 L
Price$$$$
DietCarnivore
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
OriginAsia
Shrimp-safeNo
Care guide
Channa micropeltes requires a large tank with a temperature range of 24-30°C and pH 6.0-8.0.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (6)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Assamese snakehead Channa stewartii Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Bluefinned snakehead Channa bleheri Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Colored snakehead Channa pulchra Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Small snakehead Channa asiatica Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Walking snakehead Channa orientalis Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Goldspotted snakehead Channa aurantimaculata Avoid | Avoid | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress · Species with non-overlapping temperature ranges cannot coexist Open pair in Compare → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
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