Bullseye Snakehead (Channa marulius)
Fish in the family Channidae. Hard care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameChanna marulius
FamilyChannidae
Also known asGreat Snakehead, Cobra Snakehead
Care levelHard
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentAggressive
DietCarnivore
Adult size48 in
Minimum tank size500 gallons
Water parametersTemp 72-82°F, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 4-18 dGH
Appearance
Long, robust snakehead, greenish to dark with a distinctive eye-like ocellus ringed in orange at the tail base; juveniles barred.
Difficulty and care for the Bullseye Snakehead
Hard
Origin and habitat
South and Southeast Asia
Keeper notes
WARNING: another giant, growing to three to four feet; powerful apex predator. Illegal/restricted in many jurisdictions. Only for very large dedicated systems.
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