Snakehead Identification

[protaras]

Hi

Going to be getting two of these snakeheads soon but would love to know their true latin name so I can get the temperature / conditions right before they arrive. So if anyone can identify the picture that would be great.

http/imageshack.us/photo/my-images/217/0944t.jpg/

 

[baldeagle]

Haven't got the faintest idea, but it looks great

 

[simonas]

it looks like a young skinny Channa Pulchra to me, although I;m no expert and only know the channa I have kept

 

[protaras]

I dont know if it helps but ive got further info that its common name is BLUE MOON GALAXY, does that ring any bells as to its true name?

 

[simonas]

not at all sorry lol, most snakeheads are just called their sceintific name or an shortened version of it

 

[england]

Ey looks like channa Pulchra to me, Channa ornatipinnis are like blood brothers, except for spots on face are larger on ornatipinnis

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/285237-channa-ornatipinnis/

 

[gasmask]

Hi.
The fish in that picture is indeed a Blue Moon Galaxy.
It is being kept in warmer water so it's colors are not showing.

I have owned a few of these, and take my advice:

Don't bother spending money on these unless you know for surenyou can keep your water at a very stable 10-15c.
They like most dwarf snakeheads, are sub-tropical, but these guys really do need cool water.
If kept warmer than what I recommended they become super stressed, become very dull and get sick most likely dying.