Channa amphibeus (Chel Snakehead) needs a sizable aquarium. Be definite to provide a spacious aquarium for the fish to swim in & do not prevent surface access. This species can tolerate low oxygen conditions in water because they are air breathers from an early age. When prevented from surface access, adult snakeheads will die due to lack of oxygen. Channa amphibeus /Chel Snakehead ought to be kept in a sizable aquarium tank or in apond due to their sizable size. The aquarium tank ought to be decorated with a few open areas for swimming & some hiding places. Plants are optional. Channa amphibeus /Chel Snakehead can survive despite low oxygen levels in the waters they live in because they breeds air from an early age. Be definite to provide surface access or our Channa amphibeus /Chel Snakehead can die from oxygen deprivation.
Synonym : Ophiocephalus amphibeus
Popular name : Chel Snakehead
Family : Channidae
Order : Perciformes
Class : Actinopterygii
Max. size : 25 cm (10 inches)
Habitats : freshwater
Origin : Brahmaputra River drainage, Northeastern India and Bhutan
Temperament : Predatory
Company : Channa amphibeus (Chel Snakehead) should not be kept with to small fishes.
Water parameters : Temperature 22-28˚C (72-82)˚ F; pH 6-7.5
