Blackfinned Snakehead - Channa melanopterus

Species name: Channa melanopterus

Synonym: Ophicephalus melanopterus

Common name: Blackfinned Snakehead

Family: Channidae

Order: Perciformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum size: 65 cm / 26 inches

Environment: freshwater

Origin: Channa melanopterus (Blackfinned Snakehead) is found in Kapuas River basin of Kalimantan

Temperament: Aggressive

Company: Channa melanopterus (Blackfinned Snakehead) should not be kept with species smaller than the snakeheads.

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

Aquarium setup: Channa melanopterus (Blackfinned Snakehead) requires a very large aquarium tank or preferable a pond. The aquarium should be decorated so that it gives a lot of open areas for these big fishes to swim on. There should also be a few hiding places and a couple of planted areas. The plants might be destroyed and are only necessary if you want to try and breed them.

Feeding: Channa melanopterus (Blackfinned Snakehead) can be trained to accept most meaty food sources that’s large enough.

Breeding: We have no info regarding breeding Channa melanopterus (Blackfinned Snakehead)

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