Types of Channa Fish

Did you know there are many types of Channa fish?

What is Channa?

Channa is a type of predatory fish, also commonly known as snakeheads. It can be found in freshwater habitats in Asia from Iraq to Indonesia, China, Myanmar and northeastern India.

Most snakeheads are predatory and aggressive, and the diets of the various species of Channa include fish, invertebrates (insects such as mealworm or cricket) and pellet (if trained). They have a labyrinth organ, which allows them to breathe air directly so its possible to keep them without extra oxygen using air pump. While some may live in small groups, it is best to keep them separately. This is because Channa are aggressive and they tend to fight.

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Types of Channa

Channa can generally be categorized into 3 types following their sizes.

1. Dwarf Channa 

• Max. Size: 15-25cm 

• Breed: Channa Andrao, Channa Bleheri, Channa Fire & Ice, Channa Limbata and ect.

• Suitable Tank Size: 25cm and above.

Channa Fire and Ice

2. Medium size Channa

• Max. Size: 25cm-45cm

• Breed: Channa Cobra, Channa Asiatica and ect.

• Suitable Tank Size: 60cm and above.

  
  

Channa Asiatica Fullmoon

3. Massive size Channa

• Max. Size: up to 120cm

• Breed: Channa Marulioides, Channa Marulius, Channa Barca and ect.

• Suitable Tank Size: 75cm and above.

Channa Barca

Tips for keeping Channa:

1. Prepare a tank with a lid fully covering it, as Channa fish is a good jumper it might jump out from your tank whenever there is a hole.

2. They prefer soft water, pH range from 6-7.5 would be fine for them.

3. Channa can live with any air pump or filter, but it is advisable to have a filter in the tank to maintain the water quality. 

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