Channa lucius
Forest Snakehead, Spotted Snakehead
Temperature
20–30°C
pH
7.5–7.5
dGH
2–15 ppm
Size
60 cm
Tank
250 L
Channa lucius is a predatory fish, known for its aggressive behavior, especially during breeding periods. They are increasingly popular in the aquarium trade due to their unique appearance, characterized by a set of vivid spots and patterns. However, their territorial nature requires larger tanks with plenty of hiding spots and should be housed with caution when kept with other fish species.
Water parameters
Hardness
2–15 ppm
Temperature
20–30°C
pH
7.5–7.5
Tank & size
Fish size
60 cm
Tank length
150 cm
Tank volume
250 L
Distribution
Cambodia,China,Indonesia,Laos,Malaysia,Thailand,Vietnam.References
Show references
Seriouslyfish
https://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/channa-lucius
