Is Peacock Snakehead the same as Channa pulchra?

Yes. Peacock Snakehead is the common trade name for Channa pulchra, sometimes also called Red Spotted Snakehead.

What aquarium does a Peacock Snakehead need?

Use a covered 250 litre or larger aquarium with wood, plants, shaded cover and steady filtration.

Can Peacock Snakeheads live in a community tank?

They are predators and are best planned as a species or specialist setup, not a small-fish community.

What temperature suits Channa pulchra?

Keep them cooler than many tropical fish, around 20-24 C, and avoid constant high heat.

Peacock Snakehead (Channa pulchra) showing red spots and blue fin edge — representative image

Colourful Channa pulchra predator for experienced keepers with a covered, cool, well-structured species aquarium.

CarnivoreChanna pulchraFreshwater FishIntermediate CareOddball FishPeacock SnakeheadPredatory FishRed Spotted Snakehead

Product Details

Species

Channa pulchra

Peacock Snakehead (Channa pulchra)

Name: Peacock Snakehead (Channa pulchra)
Brand: Tropical Fish Co
SKU: KK28
Availability: InStock

Predatory

£60.99

Size: 7-10 cm

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Colourful Channa pulchra predator for experienced keepers with a covered, cool, well-structured species aquarium.

CarnivoreChanna pulchraFreshwater FishIntermediate CareOddball FishPeacock SnakeheadPredatory FishRed Spotted Snakehead

Product Details

Species

Channa pulchra

Water Parameters

Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors

Temperature

20–24°C

20°CIdeal24°C

pH Level

6–7.5

6Ideal7.5

Peacock Snakehead (Channa pulchra), also known as the Red Spotted Snakehead, is a colourful Channa species for keepers who can provide a covered, cooler specialist aquarium. It is intelligent, predatory and territorial, so the best results come from a species-style setup rather than a busy community tank.

Quick facts

Scientific name	Channa pulchra
Adult size	25-30 cm
Minimum aquarium	250 litres or larger
Temperature	20-24 C
pH	6.0-7.5
Temperament	Predatory and territorial; best planned as a species or specialist setup
Diet	Carnivore; prawns, mussel, earthworms, insects and quality carnivore pellets

Care and setup

Use a secure lid with no gaps, shaded areas, wood, plants and open surface access. Peacock Snakeheads breathe atmospheric air and can jump, so containment is not optional. They also prefer cooler, steady water than many warm tropical community fish.

Plan tank mates cautiously. A single fish or settled pair is usually safer than mixing Channa pulchra with small community fish, fin nippers or nervous species.

Feeding

Feed a carnivore diet of prawns, mussel, earthworms, insects and quality carnivore pellets. Varied prepared foods are cleaner and safer than live feeder fish.

Arrival and guarantee

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