i have 4 wonderful stewartii. But their water is now at almost 30Celsius. In the winter its around 16 - 18 celsius. I know they are a subtropical species and they seem to have no problems with hat hot temps at the momemt, but are such huge temp. differences over the year ok?
summer temperatures for channa stewartii
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no problem, this fish (snakehead family) can fast adaptasion with tempt, like in indonesia. we can breed them now n asiatica too..
HI Darius,
its the difference that they need !
So no Problem, if the hot summer is not all year long.
its the difference that they need !
So no Problem, if the hot summer is not all year long.
It gets crazy hot and humid here in Taiwan. Everyone's tanks here are all 30+ degrees at them moment. Even with this heat, a few others, including myself, have bred species such as pulchras, bleheris, aurantis, and gachuas. As Brucki said, it's the difference between summer and winter temps that stimulate snakeheads to produce eggs and spawn. The reason why most fish die with heat, is because of low oxygen levels. The higher the heat, the lower the oxygen levels. Since snakeheads breathe air, you have nothing to worry about. Just make sure they get their winter's rest, otherwise your fish will suffer fatal health problems. All subtropical fish, including chiclids need a winter's rest.