Ocellated Snakehead Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Ocellated Snakehead in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 250 gallons (946 liters) for a single adult, larger for groups or breeding pairs.
• Compatibility: Best kept as a solitary specimen or in a very large, species-specific tank with other Channa pleurophthalma of similar size, introduced simultaneously. Highly predatory towards smaller fish.
• Special requirements: Requires a tightly fitting lid as they are expert jumpers. Ample hiding spots (caves, driftwood, dense vegetation) are crucial. A well-oxygenated tank with good filtration is essential. They are obligate air-breathers, so access to the surface is vital.

Water parameters

Temperature

75-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-20 dGH

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