Channa collection

[_kai_]

Thanks popimac .

yes benny, those are their frys. The larger species can produce even more fry, scary amounts!!

[vannel]

Hmm. I've been planning for a 4ft specimen tank. Looks like channas are a good fit for the tank size (not too small or big). Would love to see a FTS to learn how their biotope is structured.

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[bennyc]

My guess is they are pretty low in the food chain to be having that much fries.

[_kai_]

Hmm. I've been planning for a 4ft specimen tank. Looks like channas are a good fit for the tank size (not too small or big). Would love to see a FTS to learn how their biotope is structured.

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Here are some lousy full tank pictures. eejamboy, hope you enjoy these as well .
Hope these help Vennel!

Channa fire & ice



Channa ornatipinnis



Channa asiatica pair





Channa diplogramma





Vennel, the scape also depends on the species you intend to keep. For me i keep all my tank densely decorated and planted, except for those large, free swimming species like my C diplogramma. For my diplogrammas, i provide shelter in the form of that floating root structure created by interlocking Driftwood and plants.

My guess is they are pretty low in the food chain to be having that much fries.

Probably, they are so vulnerable when young. But when adults, they are apex predators in certain ecosystems.

[furyprix]

wow, your tanks certainly have the wow wild factors!
i always thought channa are usually very aggresive (i've fish them from our local waters before) and thus require alot of space to swim/roam about. Didn't know they you can keep them in densely planted tanks

[eeJamboy]

Yup! Thanks a lot for the full tank shots! I'm in awee.. Nice! Now i have a better idea on how to 'deco' the tank.

The next help i need from you Kai is to assist me to settle on a specific species that is tropical and is suitable for a 2ft tank (adult size) based on what you currently keep.

Or perhaps.. You intend to sell one of your fry that fits my "specs"?



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[_kai_]

wow, your tanks certainly have the wow wild factors!
i always thought channa are usually very aggresive (i've fish them from our local waters before) and thus require alot of space to swim/roam about. Didn't know they you can keep them in densely planted tanks

Thank you . Yes, depending on individuals, they are aggressive, but all fishes need some form of decoration to feel comfortable, regardless of size. Even monsters can be timid! For my C diplogramma, i didn't want to take up any space as it is already a small tank, so i scaped "Above" the tank . Much like in the wild where there are overhanging branches and roots.

Yup! Thanks a lot for the full tank shots! I'm in awee.. Nice! Now i have a better idea on how to 'deco' the tank.

The next help i need from you Kai is to assist me to settle on a specific species that is tropical and is suitable for a 2ft tank (adult size) based on what you currently keep.

Or perhaps.. You intend to sell one of your fry that fits my "specs"?



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"Boss.. Do you have snakeheads?"

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For tropical species, i recommend Channa bankanensis or Channa gachua as mentioned, because they grow small. If you like colours than go for Channa gachua, they at least have some colouration.

Here's my specimen for reference.
Channa bankanensis


Channa gachua local type.


If i had a 2ft tank, i would choose between these 2 .

[bennyc]

Kai, I am really impressed with your setup and your love for channa.

[_kai_]

Kai, I am really impressed with your setup and your love for channa.

Thank you benny . It's time for me to stop expanding though, i don't have any room left.

2 pics of one of my favourite species to end the night. He is healing nicely.





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[limz_777]

nice set-up for the channas , indeed a apex predator

[_kai_]

nice set-up for the channas , indeed a apex predator

Thank you .

Apex indeed...
Hunting shots

[eeJamboy]

They do not look like kept in an aquarium!
Well done Kai!

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

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[delhezi]

I have to agree. The photography on display is ridiculous.

[_kai_]

thank you guys .

[zhou yuande]

Very beautiful channa....love your wild setup. Thanks for sharing

[sthh]

Thank you for all the wonderful photos of so many different types of snakeheads. They are very inspiring.

[_kai_]

Very beautiful channa....love your wild setup. Thanks for sharing

Thank you for all the wonderful photos of so many different types of snakeheads. They are very inspiring.

Thank you both . I hope you enjoyed the pictures. More to come in time, trying to spread the Channa love .

[eeJamboy]

Thank you both . I hope you enjoyed the pictures. More to come in time, trying to spread the Channa love .

Yeah.. You should Kai. Sharing is caring..

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[_kai_]

Thanks eejamboy .

Sharing is caring indeed. Some more shots to share. If you noticed, alot of C diplogramma repition shots, sorry for that but they are just so dramatic. I do have 2 new snakeheads that i have not shot, hopefully soon. They are so shy. For now, enjoy these .









Thanks everyone for their compliments and views .

[bennyc]

Kai, you take absolute stunning photos. What equipment do you use? Any tips to taking the photos?