Channa andrao
Snakehead
Intermediate-Advanced
Aggressive
All levels
Care LevelIntermediate-Advanced
TemperamentAggressive
Min Tank Size100-150 L
Adult Size
4-6 in
Temperature
18-26°C
pH Range
6.0-7.5
Water Hardness
Soft-Medium (5-15 dGH)
Diet
Carnivore
Social & Grouping
Solitary or bonded pair
About this fish
Channa andrao is a predatory air-breathing snakehead. One of the smallest snakeheads from India. All are escape artists and hunters.
Care tips
- A tight, weighted lid is essential — snakeheads are determined jumpers.
- Predatory: do not house with fish small enough to be eaten.
- Confirm the species' adult size before buying.
Recommended feeding · AQA range
StapleAQA Brineshrimp Flakeshigh-protein conditioning flake
Predatory — feed meaty foods sized to the fish.
RAKKAD AQUA · Aquatic Fish Care · Ref RA-FSH-0026 · Ships at ~4.5 in
SCANfull care guide on the Rakkad Aqua hub
