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 & Channel Catfish

Channa marulioides · Ictalurus punctatus

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Snakehead & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Channa marulioides · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Emperor Snakehead & Checker Barb

Channa marulioides · Oliotius oligolepis

Emperor Snakehead & Checkerboard Cichlid

Channa marulioides · Dicrossus filamentosus

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Snakehead & Chequered Rainbowfish

Channa marulioides · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Emperor Snakehead & Cherry Barb

Channa marulioides · Puntius titteya

Emperor Snakehead & Cherry Shrimp

Channa marulioides · Neocaridina davidi

Emperor Snakehead & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Channa marulioides · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Emperor Snakehead & Chili Rasbora

Channa marulioides · Boraras brigittae

Emperor Snakehead & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Channa marulioides · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Emperor Snakehead & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Channa marulioides · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Emperor Snakehead & Chipokae Mbuna

Channa marulioides · Melanochromis chipokae

Emperor Snakehead & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Channa marulioides · Labidochromis chisumulae

Emperor Snakehead & Chocolate Cichlid

Channa marulioides · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Snakehead & Chocolate Gourami

Channa marulioides · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Emperor Snakehead & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Channa marulioides · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Emperor Snakehead & Christmas Fulu

Channa marulioides · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Emperor Snakehead & Chuco Cichlid

Channa marulioides · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Emperor Snakehead & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Channa marulioides · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Snakehead & Clown Killifish

Channa marulioides · Epiplatys annulatus

Emperor Snakehead & Clown Knifefish

Channa marulioides · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Emperor Snakehead & Clown Loach

Channa marulioides · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveClown Loach: Peaceful

Emperor Snakehead & Clown Pleco (L104)

Channa marulioides · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution

Emperor Snakehead: Highly AggressiveClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Emperor Snakehead & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Channa marulioides · Metriaclima callainos