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Name
Scientific name
Channa sp. 'fire and ice'
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Channidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 4 credited
Summary
Channa sp. 'fire and ice' is an unidentified snakehead apparently collected in the border region between Myanmar and western Thailand. Name…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
150mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–28°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
2–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Species tank only
Social needs
A pair
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Myanmar, Thailand
Writing
Etymology
Channa: from the Latin channe, used to refer to an unspecified species of sea perch.
Distribution
Few details are available, but apparently collected in the border region between Myanmar and western Thailand which should correspond to tributaries within the…
Habitat
Not written yet
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base measuring at least 120 ∗ 30 cm is recommended for a single pair, with larger quarters needed for a group. Water depth is less important b…
Maintenance
Like most smaller Channa species it prefers a dimly-lit aquarium with plenty of cover in the form of live plants, driftwood branches, terracotta pipes, plant p…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
An obligate predator feeding mostly on smaller fishes and insects in nature but in most cases adapting well to dead alternatives in captivity. Some specimens e…
Behaviour and compatibility
Best-maintained in a species-specific aquarium. Young specimens can be maintained together but usually begin to display highly aggressive behaviour towards one…
Sexual dimorphism
Not written yet
Reproduction
This species is a paternal mouthbrooder which has been bred in captivity.
Notes
This unidentified species first appeared in the aquarium trade during 2009 and the name 'fire and ice' is derived from the red (fire) and blue (ice) colour pat…
References
References
1 on this profile