Barca Snakehead
Channa barca
Barca Snakehead is a bottom-to-middle swimmer.
Save this fish or add it directly to one of your aquariums.
Quick facts
- Adult size
- ≤ 105 cm (≤ 41.3 in)
- Care level
- Intermediate – Advanced
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Swimming zone
- Bottom to middle swimmer
- Temperature
- 10–28 °C
- pH
- 6–8
- GH
- 2–10 dGH
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- up to 15 years
Care requirements
Care level: Intermediate – Advanced.
Lifespan: up to 15 years.
Water parameters
Suitable water: temperature 10–28 °C, pH 6–8, GH 2–10 dGH.
Temperament and compatibility
Barca Snakehead needs careful companion choice because it can be territorial or semi-aggressive.
Swimming zone and behavior
This fish uses the lower to middle part of the aquarium, so leave enough open substrate area for movement and feeding.
Feeding
Use foods that suit a meatier diet and avoid combining it with fish small enough to be treated as food.
Make sure food reaches the substrate before faster fish take it.
Natural habitat and origin
Origin: India, Bangladesh.
Before adding this fish
- Choose other fish carefully around this temperament.
- Offer a varied diet that matches this species.
Similar fish profiles
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FAQ
How large does Barca Snakehead get?
Barca Snakehead reaches ≤ 105 cm (≤ 41.3 in). It needs specialist housing, long-term space, strong filtration, and carefully chosen companions.
Is Barca Snakehead peaceful?
Barca Snakehead needs more careful companion choice because the temperament data points toward boundaries, space, or similar-sized fish.
What temperature is suitable for Barca Snakehead?
Keep it between 10 to 28 °C.