Channa panaw snakehead fish - A rare wild snakehead fish of Myanmar
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Channa panaw snakehead fish, a rare wild snakehead fish from Myanmar, has a special appearance, is easy to recognize, easy to care for but is not popular in Vietnam.
Channa panaw snakehead fish , a species of jungle snakehead fish native to Myanmar, has an impressive, eye-catching appearance with black stripes or spots distributed all over its body. Although they are not popular in the aquarium market, they are still the target of many long-time fish keepers.
In the article below, let's learn more about Channa panaw with ornamental snakehead fish to see if they are outstanding and easier to care for than other snakehead fish!
Channa panaw snakehead fish information :
| Scientific name | Channa Panaw |
| Surname | Channidae - Snakehead fish, snakehead fish |
| Source | Myanmar |
| Size | Average 20 - 30 cm |
| Temperament | Gentle, moderately territorial |
| Level of rearing | Medium |
Origin and distribution of Channa panaw snakehead fish
Channa panaw is a wild snakehead fish native to Myanmar.
Channa panaw was first discovered in the Kaladan River, Chin State and Rakhine State of Myanmar in 2010 by researcher Britz. The name "Panaw" is named after the local name Pan Aw, where they were discovered.
Channa panaw has a rather narrow distribution area, mainly in the western region of Myanmar, specifically in Chin state, Rakhine state and the Kaladan river basin.
In nature, they live in small streams and rivers in rocky mountains, where there is a gentle current, clear water, and many shelters.
Appearance of Channa panaw snakehead fish
Impressive appearance with spotted pattern of Chnna Panaw fish.
Channa panaw is a medium-sized snakehead fish with impressive colors and patterns. Let's learn more about their appearance below!
- Size : Average 20 - 30 cm in adult fish.
- Shape : Elongated, cylindrical, slightly flattened towards the belly
- Head : Flat, blunt snout, not too pointed, with some small spots
- Mouth : Wide, sharp teeth.
- Eyes : Round, bright, large, slightly upward-facing, reddish-brown or light orange in color.
- Color : The fish's body has a background color that tends toward dark brown or dark gray, depending on the living environment and mood, the fish's belly is creamy white or light yellow.
- Pattern : Has long stripes or unevenly distributed black spots, creating a very unique pattern.
- Dorsal fin : Extends along the body, fin rays have light or slightly dark edges.
- Caudal fin : Round, slightly rounded, not pointed.
- Pectoral fins : Small, but flexible
- Pelvic fins : Poorly developed, not clearly visible, even hidden in the body.
Channa panaw snakehead fish behavior
A school of baby Channa panaw fish.
Right below are the most detailed descriptions of the habits and behavior of Channa panaw fish. Let's find out what's interesting and different about them compared to other fish in the snakehead family!
Quite gentle
Compared to other snakehead fish in the family, Channa panaw has a relatively gentle temperament, not too aggressive towards its own kind, especially when they are raised together from a young age.
Moderately territorial
Because of its gentle nature, Channa panaw is not very territorial. Adult fish usually occupy their own area but do not attack other fish when they invade, unless the living space is too cramped or during the breeding season.
Capable of temporary terrestrial life
Channa panaw have an accessory respiratory organ that allows them to breathe oxygen directly from the air, which allows them to survive temporarily in an oxygen-poor environment such as a stagnant pond or on land. In aquariums, they will occasionally come to the surface to breathe.
Is a carnivorous fish
Channa panaw is a predatory fish, specializing in eating meat. However, they eat very slowly, more leisurely than many other types of fish, not rushing to eat fiercely. And especially, this fish is quite picky, they will "reject" dead bait or food with strange smells, pellets,...
Reproductive behavior
Channa panaw reproduce by laying eggs, however, they do not lay eggs in bubble nests like many other snakehead fish species. Instead, the eggs fall directly to the bottom of the tank or cling to tree roots. The male and female fish will guard the area around the eggs to protect them.
Detailed guide to raising Channa panaw snakehead fish for beginners
Channa panaw prefers a dimly lit, dark environment.
Below is a detailed guide from A to Z on how to raise Channa panaw snakehead fish - a rare species of wild snakehead fish. If you want to try your hand at this fish, find out now!
Prepare a suitable tank for Channa panaw
The first thing to help Channa panaw adapt well to captivity is that you need to prepare a suitable aquarium that meets the following basic requirements:
- Volume : Minimum 60 - 80 liters with size 60 x 40 x 40 cm for 1 fish, if raised in pairs, volume needs from 100 - 120 liters or more.
- Aquarium decoration : The fish tank needs to be lined with small gravel, fine sand, decorated with driftwood, caves to create many hiding places, and lined with dry leaves such as almond leaves, mulberry leaves to create a suitable and safe environment. Plant many aquatic plants such as la han algae, Japanese duckweed, etc.
- Light : Choose a lamp with low or moderate light.
- Filtration system : Choose an external membrane filter to create a static water environment.
- Aeration : Should be present to provide dissolved oxygen for the fish.
Ideal water parameters
Next, you need to create an ideal water source, which has many similarities with the natural water source where this fish lives. Note the following basic parameters:
- Temperature : 22 - 28 degrees Celsius
- pH : 6.5 - 7.5
- Hardness : 3 - 10 dGH
- Ammonia/Nitrite : 0 ppm
- Dissolved oxygen : Medium to low.
What do Channa panaw snakehead fish eat?
Channa panaw is a rather picky snakehead fish, so when raising them in a tank, you should feed them the following foods:
- Natural food : Live shrimp, earthworms, bloodworms, bait fish, crickets, insects,...
- Frozen food: ground beef heart, frozen shrimp,...
- Pellet feed : Choose the sinking type with high protein content, but you need to get used to it first.
Note :
- Baby fish need to be fed 1 - 2 meals/day with just enough food, avoid excess.
- Adult fish should be fed every other day.
Prevention and treatment of diseases in snakehead fish Channa panaw
To help Channa panaw stay healthy, you need to pay attention to disease prevention and treatment for them, specifically as follows.
Disease prevention :
- Water needs to be changed 30 - 40% every week
- Clean the bottom and vacuum once a week
- Should add more dried Indian almond leaves to create a stable water environment
- Check water temperature and pH regularly
- Observe fish behavior every day to detect abnormalities early.
Common diseases in Channa panaw :
| Disease name | Reason | Token | Treatment |
| Fungus, white spots |
Unstable water temperature Polluted water New fish not quarantined yet released into the tank |
Fish appear white spots as small as salt grains Fish often rub themselves against the tank walls and decorations. Fish stop eating, lazy to swim, just lie at the bottom |
Increase temperature to 28 - 30 degrees Celsius for 3 - 4 days Use potassium permanganate and methylene blue to treat fungus. Vacuum, clean bottom, change tank water |
| fin habit, fin rot |
Dirty water Low water pH Fish bite each other causing scratches allowing bacteria to attack open wounds |
Fins are torn and worn out. Fish swim with difficulty, lethargic, stop eating |
Isolate sick fish Change clean water Use mild antibiotics Adding vitamin C and garlic to food helps increase resistance. |
| Bloated fish |
Fish eat too much, food is difficult to digest Low temperature Unhygienic food |
Abnormally swollen fish belly Fish stop eating, lose balance |
Stop feeding fish for 2 - 3 days Slightly increase the temperature by 1 - 2 degrees Celsius Change water continuously for 3 consecutive days, each day change 20 - 30% of the water. |
| Intestinal disease |
Fish infected with intestinal parasites Fish eat infected live bait Dirty water for a long time |
Fish have long, thread-like, slimy, white droppings. Fish stop eating, lethargic |
Isolate sick fish Stop feeding fish for 1-2 days Mix Flagyl into food continuously for 1 week. Disinfect the tank with diluted salt, change the water, and clean the tank. |
Channa panaw snakehead fish price
Channa panaw is a rare wild snakehead fish and is not yet widely available in Vietnam, so there is no exact price. However, at an aquarium store in the UK, this fish is being sold for about £30 (approximately 900,000 VND), so if imported to Vietnam, the price will certainly be higher due to shipping costs.
If you want to know the exact price, please contact the aquarium stores that sell this fish directly for more information.
Channa panaw snakehead fish image
Please enjoy the most beautiful pictures of Channa panaw, a rare and hard-to-find snakehead fish that we have collected here to better distinguish this fish species!
A beautiful Channa panaw fish swimming in an aquarium.
Close-up of the sharp patterns of the Channa panaw fish
A baby Channa panaw fish is hiding behind a rotten log.
The impressive appearance of a Channa panaw fish.
Above, snakehead.info has shared full information about Channa panaw snakehead fish , this is indeed a rare and not yet popular wild snakehead fish in Vietnam due to limited supply. Hopefully in the future, this special ornamental snakehead fish will soon be widely raised in our country so that you can try your hand at an interesting fish.
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