Channa collection

[eeJamboy]

Agression took the better of them i suppose?

Woah Seaview? I believe we have to wait for a long time before any next shipment arrive knowing from your earlier post that they are very rarely seen being sold here.. Oh well..

[_kai_]

Yes, even in a big tank, these little guys are very very aggressive. Heard and saw pics from my friend, some of his bankanensis bellies were split open by others.

I think the one i got from seaview is close to a year ago, not sure when or if they will bring in again.

[_kai_]

Some updates on my baramensis and bankanensis.

Feeding shots!


Channa baramensis by Aristoheliam, on Flickr





Channa baramensis by Aristoheliam, on Flickr





Channa bankanensis by Aristoheliam, on Flickr



Channa bankanensis by Aristoheliam, on Flickr


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[pangcv]

really great picture. after reading all our post, think i should upgrade my current channa aurantimaculata tank into 4 ft.

[_kai_]

Thank you . Yep, at least a 4ft would be great

[pangcv]

hi kai, do you think using fiber tank will be much better? my idea was come from this article, but again temp will be my concern. In Malaysia now is monson season so raining quite often and temp drop to 25 - 26c for my other tank outside the house.


http://scholarsresearchlibrary.com/A...-5-7-10-15.pdf

[_kai_]

Both is fine. I suggest if outdoor, a shade net and lots of plants is a must. Helps bring down the temperature alot. I have seen temperatures at 23 maybe even 22 in concrete ponds, those outdooor plant farms, in Singapore. You will have a very happy aurantimaculata

[_kai_]

Some updates

Channa marulioides

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Channa sp "meghalaya leopard"

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Channa sp "cobalt blue"

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[_kai_]

Channa sp "true blue"

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Channa sp "emerald green"

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Channa pleurophthalma

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Channa lucius

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[_kai_]

Finally, my Channa diplogramma beast. Closing in to 60cm

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[Shi Xuan]

Very excited to see someone in Singapore who keeps these monsters. I think they resemble betta, just a lot nastier. Some of them are really beautiful, even the larger ones, like the Channa aurantimaculata.

[_kai_]

Very excited to see someone in Singapore who keeps these monsters. I think they resemble betta, just a lot nastier. Some of them are really beautiful, even the larger ones, like the Channa aurantimaculata.

Yes not many dedicated Channa keepers locally. Yup, i actuay find the big ones to be more beautiful. They have a grandeur sensation when you see them swim. Such power and grace .

[Shi Xuan]

Yes not many dedicated Channa keepers locally. Yup, i actuay find the big ones to be more beautiful. They have a grandeur sensation when you see them swim. Such power and grace .

For some really large ones, you really need to have a spacious tank for them. And as I can see, besides a big tank, you'll also need a tank cover as well. These guys are packed with so much strength that they can leap out of the tank easily. Thing is, such traits are what allowed them to survive in a harsh environment.

BTW, have you seen this one, I think the color on a snakehead is too brilliant.



Photo reference from 1.bp.blogspot.com. P.S. I hope the original owner does not mind me sharing it here.

[_kai_]

Yes the big species really have a ton of strength. Extremely strong fishes. I have experienced netting and even bites fron my Diplogramma when he was younger, at around 35cm. Already had a lot of strength. Im dreading having to net him to his bigger tank in a few months time.

Yup i have seen that fish, and i also own one . It is Also known as "true blue"/"moonbeam". But mine does not has such intense blue colouration.

[jianpuu]

10997207_10153185159659113_5448997579377043038_n.jpg10997207_10153185159659113_5448997579377043038_n.jpgcan anyone tell me this guy is what type of snakehead?