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| Family: |
Channidae |
| Species: |
Parachanna obscura |
| Common Name: |
Snakehead, African snakehead. |
| Size: |
Up to 19 inches (50cm) |
| Note: |
Should not be considered a home aquarium fish, young
are sometimes seen for sale and caution should taken before purchasing.
It is unfair to subject any animal to less than ideal living conditions.
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| Habitat: |
West Africa: Nile, Senegal to the Chad
system up to the Congo system. |
| Min Tank Size: |
55 gallon for young, 125+ fro adults. |
| Diet: |
Carnivorous, mostly live fish but may accept frozen.
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| Behavior: |
Aggressive predator, are cannabals if kept together. |
| Water: |
pH 6.5 to 7.5, dH to 15º, temperature range 72 to
82°F (22 – 28°C) |
| Care: |
Medium |
| Communities: |
Cannot be kept with smaller fish. |
| Suitability: |
Poor, grows to large for most home aquaria. |
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