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 & Pungas Catfish

Channa marulioides · Pangasius pangasius

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressivePungas Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Snakehead & Purple Spotted Gudgeon

Channa marulioides · Mogurnda adspersa

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressivePurple Spotted Gudgeon: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Snakehead & Purple Zebra Shrimp

Channa marulioides · Potamalpheops sp.

Emperor Snakehead & Pygmy Corydoras

Channa marulioides · Corydoras pygmaeus

Emperor Snakehead & Pygmy Rainbowfish

Channa marulioides · Melanotaenia pygmaea

Emperor Snakehead & Rachov's Killifish (Annual)

Channa marulioides · Nothobranchius rachovii

Emperor Snakehead & Rainbow Cichlid

Channa marulioides · Herotilapia multispinosa

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveRainbow Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Snakehead & Rainbow Shark

Channa marulioides · Epalzeorhynchos frenatum

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveRainbow Shark: Aggressive

Emperor Snakehead & Rainbow Snakehead

Channa marulioides · Channa bleheri

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveRainbow Snakehead: Aggressive

Emperor Snakehead & Ramshorn Snail

Channa marulioides · Planorbidae fam.

Emperor Snakehead & Ramu Rainbowfish

Channa marulioides · Glossolepis ramuensis

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveRamu Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Snakehead & Raspy River Stingray

Channa marulioides · Potamotrygon scobina

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveRaspy River Stingray: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Snakehead & Red Bellied Pacu

Channa marulioides · Piaractus brachypomus

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveRed Bellied Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Snakehead & Red Breasted Acara

Channa marulioides · Laetacara dorsigera

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveRed Breasted Acara: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Snakehead & Red Devil Cichlid

Channa marulioides · Amphilophus labiatus

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveRed Devil Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Emperor Snakehead & Red Dwarf Rasbora

Channa marulioides · Microrasbora rubescens

Emperor Snakehead & Red Empress

Channa marulioides · Protomelas taeniolatus

Emperor Snakehead & Red Eye Tetra

Channa marulioides · Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveRed Eye Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Snakehead & Red Fin Borleyi

Channa marulioides · Copadichromis borleyi

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveRed Fin Borleyi: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Snakehead & Red Fin Caudopunk

Channa marulioides · Neolamprologus caudopunctatus

Emperor Snakehead & Red Goldflake Shrimp

Channa marulioides · Caridina sp. Red Goldflake

Emperor Snakehead & Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus)

Channa marulioides · Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos'

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveRed Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Snakehead & Red Hump Eartheater

Channa marulioides · Geophagus steindachneri

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveRed Hump Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Snakehead & Red Peacock (Ruby Red)

Channa marulioides · Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens'