Splendid snakehead ( channa lucius ) Capable of reaching to 40cm/15.7”, the Splendid is one of the larger species and care should be tailored accordingly. This fairly aggressive species should only be kept with large, robust tank mates, if at all Water should ideally be 24-28°C/75-82°F, pH 5.0–6.5 and GH to 8. What is the … Read more
Snakeheads are freshwater fishes belonging to the channidae family . Of the 38 different species belonging to the Channidae family, only around 12 of them are considered invasive or potentially harmful. Why is the snakehead fish an invasive species? The northern snakehead fish has succeeded in establishing breeding populations in the wild. This species is … Read more
You must keep the Snakehead in an aquarium where it can reach the surface to breathe oxygen from the air , otherwise it will drown. Only a very young Snakehead is capable of absorbing oxygen from the water. It is however important to cover the aquarium, since the Snakehead is a strong jumper. Can you … Read more
Definition of marlin : any of several large marine billfishes (genera Makaira and Tetrapturus) that are notable sport fishes. Is a marlin a fish? marlin, any of several species of large long-nosed marine fishes of the family Istiophoridae (order Perciformes) characterized by an elongated body, a long dorsal fin , and a rounded spear extending … Read more