Smallscale Wolffish
NameSmallscale Wolffish
Scientific NameChanna micropeltes
Common NamesGiant Snakehead, Redline Snakehead, Indonesian Snakehead, Smallscale Wolffish
FamilyChannidae
OriginSoutheast Asia, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)250
Max Size (Inches)50
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range6.0-7.5
Description
The Smallscale Wolffish, more commonly known as the Giant Snakehead, is a massive and highly predatory freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia. It possesses a robust, elongated body and a large mouth, making it a formidable hunter. Due to its extreme aggression and potential size, it is best kept as a solitary specimen in a very large, species-specific aquarium.
