ridersfan Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 the snakehead is the top predator for sure!!! i would suggest to anyone that buys a snakehead to alsoget a couple pairs of breeding convicts u will save a ton of cash when it comes to food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocellatus Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 I just picked up a used 180 g, and plan to set up a heavily planted snakehead tank. Not sure the species yet though. I love the aurantimaculata, though other sources advise that 180 is too small for a small group due to aggression. Perhaps gachua. Thoughts? O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syno321 Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 I kept and bred the bleheri in a 20 gal. tank. I think that they are one of the most beautiful tropical species of ornamental fish there is. I'd highly recommend them and I think if you are really interested in some of the "micro" snakeheads, don't be put off by what you hear about the typical larger species. The micro species do not require any live foods and will do well on pellets and larger frozen foods like krill. I think BAs has some stock of a smaller species right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 Never really paid snakeheads any attention till I saw a Channa Barca for sale on another forum, pretty cool fish but think I would rather have an arowana if I was going to set up a tank that big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocellatus Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 I kept and bred the bleheri in a 20 gal. tank. I think that they are one of the most beautiful tropical species of ornamental fish there is. I'd highly recommend them and I think if you are really interested in some of the "micro" snakeheads, don't be put off by what you hear about the typical larger species. The micro species do not require any live foods and will do well on pellets and larger frozen foods like krill. I think BAs has some stock of a smaller species right now. I am looking into the smaller species, and with a 180 they should have room, sufficient hiding places, and planted cover to keep a group. The bleheri are beautiful, though I've heard they aren't as active as others and are somewhat pelagic. What was your experience? Just in the planning stages right now, looking at filtration and lighting options for such a tank. O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocellatus Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 (edited) I kept and bred the bleheri in a 20 gal. tank. I think that they are one of the most beautiful tropical species of ornamental fish there is. I'd highly recommend them and I think if you are really interested in some of the "micro" snakeheads, don't be put off by what you hear about the typical larger species. The micro species do not require any live foods and will do well on pellets and larger frozen foods like krill. I think BAs has some stock of a smaller species right now. What species? O Edited December 11, 2011 by ocellatus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syno321 Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I kept and bred the bleheri in a 20 gal. tank. I think that they are one of the most beautiful tropical species of ornamental fish there is. I'd highly recommend them and I think if you are really interested in some of the "micro" snakeheads, don't be put off by what you hear about the typical larger species. The micro species do not require any live foods and will do well on pellets and larger frozen foods like krill. I think BAs has some stock of a smaller species right now. I am looking into the smaller species, and with a 180 they should have room, sufficient hiding places, and planted cover to keep a group. The bleheri are beautiful, though I've heard they aren't as active as others and are somewhat pelagic. What was your experience? Just in the planning stages right now, looking at filtration and lighting options for such a tank. O Pelagic? What do you mean by that? They are ambush predators and so are not unusually active. I'm not sure of the species at BAs, ask the fish room manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocellatus Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 I was thinking sedentary, not sure why pelagic came out...... :cry: I'll definitely be asking what BA's can get in...... O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano85 Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Does anyone know what type of snakeheads are at big als edmonton, all i remember was they were red and about 6" long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meowmix Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 channa micropeltes Does anyone know what type of snakeheads are at big als edmonton, all i remember was they were red and about 6" long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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