Channa Cobra
$35.00 – $48.00
Minimum Tank Size: 90 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Aggressive
Aquarium Hardiness: Moderately Hardy
Water Conditions: 68-82° F, KH 5-20, pH 6.0-7.5
Max. Size: 16″
Color Form: Brownish colour intermixed with vertical orange stripes
Diet: Carnivore
Origin: India
Family: Channidae
Lifespan: 7 years or more
Aquarist Experience Level: Beginner
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Minimum Tank Size: 300 gallons Care Level: Medium Temperament: Very aggressive Aquarium Hardiness: Hardy Water Conditions: 72-82° F, pH 6.5-7.8 Max Size: 2m Color Form: Same general colour pattern consisting of three darkly pigmented bands or blotches on the body. Irregularly placed spots may also be present on the body Diet: Larval foods such as bloodworm and also shrimp. larger morsels (including fish) can be offered as the fish grows. Compatibility: In nature, it is a truly excellent predator, typically hunting in groups. In captivity, exhibits very anti-social behaviour so introduce other (large) fishes with extreme care as it reportedly eats scales and fin parts of some large fish kept with it. Will eat anything smaller. Origin: Ganges in India, and the Mekong and Chao Phraya basins in Thailand Family: Sisoridae Lifespan: 5-10 years Aquarist Experience Level: Intermediate