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Channa melasoma

Black Cobra Snakehead, Black Snakehead
Temperature
22–32°C
pH
7–7
dGH
1–5 ppm
Size
30 cm
Tank
200 L
Channa melasoma, or the Black Cobra Snakehead, is a carnivorous freshwater species known for being robust and highly adaptable but requires specific tank conditions to thrive. It's a solitary fish and may show aggression around other fish, thus it's recommended to keep them individually. Due to their aggressive nature, they are best suited for single-specimen display tanks. Channa melasoma is highly appreciated by aquarists for its distinctive markings and behavior.

Water parameters

Hardness
1–5 ppm
Temperature
22–32°C
pH
7–7

Tank & size

Fish size
30 cm
Tank length
100 cm
Tank volume
200 L

Distribution

Cambodia,Indonesia,Malaysia,Philippines,Singapore,Thailand.

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