Channa stiktos
Snakehead
Intermediate-Advanced
Aggressive
All levels
Care LevelIntermediate-Advanced
TemperamentAggressive
Min Tank Size200-475 L (species-dependent)
Adult Size
6-40 in — varies hugely by species
Temperature
22-28°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 stiktos is a predatory air-breathing snakehead. Species range from ~15 cm dwarves to metre-long giants, so the exact species dictates tank size. 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 — it ranges from 15 cm to over 1 m.
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-0353 · Ships at ~4 in
SCANfull care guide on the Rakkad Aqua hub
