Colored snakehead
Channa pulchra
Channidae
Moderate
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
20-26 °C
pH
6.5-7.5
Size
30 cm
Lifespan
10 years
Min tank200 L
Price$$$$
DietCarnivore
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
OriginAsia
Shrimp-safeNo
Care guide
Channa pulchra requires a tank with a minimum capacity of 200L, temperature range of 20.0-26.0°C, and pH range of 6.5-7.5.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (6)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Assamese snakehead Channa stewartii Caution | Caution | Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Bluefinned snakehead Channa bleheri Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Goldspotted snakehead Channa aurantimaculata Caution | Caution | Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Indonesian snakehead Channa micropeltes Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Small snakehead Channa asiatica Caution | Caution | Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Walking snakehead Channa orientalis Caution | Caution | Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
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