Violet Snakeheads

[Alec_ferriby]

Hi there,

Has anyone got any advice on how to keep violet snakeheads, I've just bought one and would obviously like it to be in the best living conditions

Thanks in advance

 

[Munroco]

You do know these can grow to be 3ft long? For the best living conditions you going to need a massive tank.

 

[simonas]

there are so many variants and so many potential sizes that you;ll need the scientific name. Some are coolr water and some are warm water. I've kept a few species and bred and raised two species. They are great fish
 
have a look on google. I suspect they will be Pulchra

google Stewarti and see if its them. They are sub tropical if so.
Channa need a species only tank really and its best getting 6-8 babies to try and get a pair. They are really interesting to breed
size wise these dont get huge at all

 

[Munroco]

I'd assumed channa barca, but it could well be something else. Whichever it is its gonna be a big fish.

 

[Alec_ferriby]

Thanks for replying, I've been told they will only grow to 25cm, if that helps?

 

[Alec_ferriby]

Done my research, he's a Channa stewartii

 

[simonas]

I thought so. You should try and get some more and have a small group and try and get a pair. Their parenting skills are brilliant