Channa micropeltes growth

Naos1984

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I am planning to house three 2 feet Channa micropeltes in either a 360 gallon 8'Lx3'Wx2'H or a 540 gallon 12'Lx3'Wx2'H aquarium. How long before I need to rehome them in a pond? Thanks in advance!
 

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I have heard Micropeltes are very fast growers but I haven't had that type of luck yet...Mine hasn't shown any growth
 

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I have heard Micropeltes are very fast growers but I haven't had that type of luck yet...Mine hasn't shown any growth
What do you feed yours?

I am planning to house three 2 feet Channa micropeltes in either a 360 gallon 8'Lx3'Wx2'H or a 540 gallon 12'Lx3'Wx2'H aquarium. How long before I need to rehome them in a pond? Thanks in advance!
The 540 gallon will last them a few years I think, given that the max size is 4' it will take time for them to achieve that
 
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Mine eats shrimp and beef heart
What do you feed yours?


The 540 gallon will last them a few years I think, given that the max size is 4' it will take time for them to achieve that
 

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What do you feed yours?


The 540 gallon will last them a few years I think, given that the max size is 4' it will take time for them to achieve that
Thanks for the reply. I haven't had the chance to take care of any Channa species so I'm doing my research, but how many do you think can I house in the 540 gallon?
 

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Thanks for the reply. I haven't had the chance to take care of any Channa species so I'm doing my research, but how many do you think can I house in the 540 gallon?
Micropeltes is best kept alone bud
 

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You'll be able to house your 3 in your 540 for as long as they'll allow each other.
Which is around 17".
At that point, you'll have a very big tank, and a very big fish (good luck scooping the remains of the two other fish ;) ).

There is still a slight chance you form a pair, but since they show sort of a pack attitude when young, it'll be nigh impossible for you to determine before it's too late.
 

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Mine eats shrimp and beef heart
Is it eating? If I recall correctly it was pouting and not being active in your tank. The pangasius and RTC may be out eating it. Btw channa are illegal here now

You'll be able to house your 3 in your 540 for as long as they'll allow each other.
Which is around 17".
At that point, you'll have a very big tank, and a very big fish (good luck scooping the remains of the two other fish ;) ).

There is still a slight chance you form a pair, but since they show sort of a pack attitude when young, it'll be nigh impossible for you to determine before it's too late.
I've seen a video of a guy keeping about 6 3ft micros together
 

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Is it eating? If I recall correctly it was pouting and not being active in your tank. The pangasius and RTC may be out eating it. Btw channa are illegal here now


I've seen a video of a guy keeping about 6 3ft micros together
Yeah, in that amazing cubic tank, with light lighting.
From what I recall, two disappeared overnight ever since he posted that, but it might be another person.
 

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Is it eating? If I recall correctly it was pouting and not being active in your tank. The pangasius and RTC may be out eating it. Btw channa are illegal here now


I've seen a video of a guy keeping about 6 3ft micros together
The two I'm planning to get are from a petshop where these two are like dogs petting each other. Most likely will stick with them.

You'll be able to house your 3 in your 540 for as long as they'll allow each other.
Which is around 17".
At that point, you'll have a very big tank, and a very big fish (good luck scooping the remains of the two other fish ;) ).

There is still a slight chance you form a pair, but since they show sort of a pack attitude when young, it'll be nigh impossible for you to determine before it's too late.
I like your sarcasm. Cheers! I'm the same way. The two I'm planning to get are 24" each. That is, if I can buy them soon enough. Hope no one pays them any interest until I can build a tank for them.
 
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