Emperor Snakehead Tank Mates & Compatibility

Emperor Snakehead

Channa marulioides

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TemperamentHighly Aggressive (9/10)

Adult Size65 cm

Temperature24–30°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneMid-level, Surface

StockingSolo only

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Emperor Snakehead & Madagascar Rainbowfish

Channa marulioides · Bedotia madagascariensis

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveMadagascar Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Emperor Snakehead & Maingano Mbuna

Channa marulioides · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos

Emperor Snakehead & Maison Reef Peacock

Channa marulioides · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"

Emperor Snakehead & Malawi Eyebiter

Channa marulioides · Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Emperor Snakehead & Malawi Gar

Channa marulioides · Lichnochromis acuticeps

Emperor Snakehead & Malawi Hawk

Channa marulioides · Aristochromis christyi

Emperor Snakehead & Malaya Shrimp

Channa marulioides · Caridina sp. "Malaya"

Emperor Snakehead & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)

Channa marulioides · Melanoides tuberculata

Emperor Snakehead & Mamberamo Rainbowfish

Channa marulioides · Melanotaenia mamberamo

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveMamberamo Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Emperor Snakehead & Marble Goby

Channa marulioides · Oxyeleotris marmorata

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveMarble Goby: Aggressive

Emperor Snakehead & Marbled Bichir

Channa marulioides · Polypterus polli

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveMarbled Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Snakehead & Marbled Hatchetfish

Channa marulioides · Carnegiella strigata

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveMarbled Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Emperor Snakehead & Marbled Whiptail

Channa marulioides · Loricaria simillima

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveMarbled Whiptail: Peaceful

Emperor Snakehead & Marlier's Julie

Channa marulioides · Julidochromis marlieri

Emperor Snakehead & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)

Channa marulioides · Julidochromis transcriptus

Emperor Snakehead & Mayan Cichlid

Channa marulioides · Mayaheros urophthalmus

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveMayan Cichlid: Aggressive

Emperor Snakehead & Mayland's Rainbowfish

Channa marulioides · Melanotaenia maylandi

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveMayland's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Emperor Snakehead & Mbu Puffer

Channa marulioides · Tetraodon mbu

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveMbu Puffer: Aggressive

Emperor Snakehead & Melon Barb

Channa marulioides · Haludaria fasciata

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveMelon Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Snakehead & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)

Channa marulioides · Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveMexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Snakehead & Midas Cichlid

Channa marulioides · Amphilophus citrinellus

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveMidas Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Emperor Snakehead & Midnight Catfish

Channa marulioides · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveMidnight Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Snakehead & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)

Channa marulioides · Placidochromis milomo

Emperor Snakehead & Misool Rainbowfish

Channa marulioides · Melanotaenia misoolensis

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveMisool Rainbowfish: Peaceful