Bangka Snakehead - Channa bankanensis

Species name: Channa bankanensis

Synonym: Ophiocephalus bankanensis

Common name: Bangka Snakehead

Family: Channidae

Order: Perciformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum size: 14 cm / 6 inches

Environment: freshwater

Origin: Sumatra, Bangka Island

Temperament: Aggressive

Company: Channa bankanensis (Bangka Snakehead) should not be kept with fishes smaller then 2/3 the size of the snakehead.

Water parameters: Temperature 22-28˚C / 72-82˚ F; pH 6-7.5

Aquarium setup: Channa bankanensis (Bangka Snakehead) needs a large well planted aquarium. They prefer a well circulated aquarium and should be supplied with hiding places and free areas to swim on. They breed air and need surface access to be able to breed.

Feeding: Channa bankanensis (Bangka Snakehead) accepts all meaty food.

Breeding: We have no info about breeding Channa bankanensis (Bangka Snakehead).

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