Golden Cobra Snakehead Care Guide
Channa aurantimaculata
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Bioload Score
10000
AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 25.0 cm / 9.8"
- Temperature
- 24–30°C (76–86°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 fish, crustaceans, and worms.
Community Compatibility
Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very large, robust tank mates.
Good to Know
Golden Cobra Snakeheads are admired for their striking coloration and aggressive temperament.
Gender Differences
Males may show more vibrant colors.
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