Fire & Ice Snakehead Care Guide
Channa pyrophthalmus
Stocking Calculator
Bioload Score
6000
AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 25.0 cm / 9.8"
- Temperature
- 23–28°C (74–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 200L (53 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous; requires a diet of live and frozen foods.
Community Compatibility
Best kept in a species-specific tank or with large, similarly temperamental fish.
Good to Know
Fire & Ice Snakeheads are known for their striking coloration and robust nature, requiring experienced care.
Gender Differences
Sexual dimorphism is minimal.
Stock Fire & Ice Snakehead in Your Tank
Use our free stocking calculator to see if Fire & Ice Snakehead fits your aquarium