The snakehead is a tropical fish of the family Titanodiidae of the order Perchidae, native to Pakistan, India, and Sri Lanka in Central and South Asia. It is a tropical fish that looks like a snake or other reptile and has a body shape that is very small. In this article, I would like to explain in detail the characteristics of the snakehead and how to keep it.
What is Snakehead?
The snakehead is a tropical fish in the family Titanodontidae, the order of the sea bass. The snakehead originates from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, India, and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Central and South Asia.Snakeheads have the appearance of snakes and other reptiles and have a dimensional body shape. The snakehead's body color is characterized by a pattern that resembles sand or rocks so that it can mimic them. The snakehead is a variety of fish that is popularly known as the thunderfish in Japan.
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How to keep snakeheads
The life span of a snakehead is approximately 3-5 years. Their body size is approximately 20 to 30 cm. However, both lifespan and body size vary depending on the environment in which they are kept and the food they are fed. They prefer slightly acidic to neutral water, with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0. Snakeheads are classified as tropical fish, so if you keep them in Japan, you will need a heater in winter.
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Points to keep in mind when mixing swimmers
Regarding mixed swimming, first of all, snakeheads have a rough temperament. Therefore, smaller or more docile breeds may be chased by snakeheads, so care should be taken when mixing them.Recommended for mixing with snakeheads will be low swimming varieties such as plecos.
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Points about spawning
Many people who keep snakeheads want to breed them. Breeding snakeheads is more difficult due to the fact that there are few breeding cases in Japan and that it is difficult to breed them in aquariums.Incidentally, it is relatively easy to distinguish male and female snakeheads because male scales are bluish and female scales are black and white.
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What to look for when keeping a snakehead
Snakeheads have the appearance of snakes and other reptiles, giving them a charming appearance. For this reason, they have become a popular breed in recent years. When keeping snakeheads, care should be taken because they can jump out of the aquarium. One of the most common causes of death of snakeheads is their jumping out of the aquarium. To prevent the snakeheads from jumping out of the aquarium, the glass lid should be placed firmly on top of the aquarium and the water level should be kept low to reduce the possibility of the snakeheads jumping out of the aquarium.Snakeheads have a pattern that resembles sand or rocks and an appearance that is hard to hate. If you are interested in snakeheads, we recommend that you take a look at them at a specialty store.
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