Snakehead Betta
Betta channoides
Osphronemidae
Moderate
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
24-28 °C
pH
5-6.5
Size
2 cm
Lifespan
3 years
Min tank30 L
Price$$$
DietCarnivore
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
OriginAsia
Shrimp-safeNo
Care guide
Betta channoides requires a tank size of at least 30L with temperatures between 24-28°C and pH levels of 5.0-6.5.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (11)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate gourami Sphaerichthys osphromenoides Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Crescent betta Betta imbellis Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Dwarf gourami Trichogaster lalius Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Honey gourami Trichogaster chuna Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Pearl gourami Trichopodus leerii Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Pygmy gourami Trichopsis pumila Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Siamese fighting fish Betta splendens var. Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Siamese fighting fish Betta splendens hybrid Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Siamese fighting fish Betta splendens Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Three spot gourami Trichogaster trichopterus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| White Seam Betta Betta albimarginata 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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