Snakehead Betta

Snakehead Betta

Betta channoides

Also known as: Cherry Betta

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟡 Moderate 🥩 Carnivore

Closely related to B. albimarginata with a deep cherry-red body and elongated snakehead-like profile. Males are paternal mouthbrooders.

Tank Size

10 gal
minimum (15+ preferred)

Temperature

72–79°F
22–26°C

pH Range

4.5–6.5
water acidity

Max Size

2"
5.1 cm

Lifespan

3–5 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Very peaceful mouthbrooder — can be kept in pairs or small groups. Soft, acidic water with tannins preferred. Less commonly available than B. albimarginata.

Feeding

Frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, and live micro foods. May accept high-quality pellets.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Diamond Tetra 2.5"

Use Caution With

Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Silvertip Tetra 2" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Giant Danio 4" Blue Tetra 2.5" Long-Finned Serpae Tetra 1.8" German Blue Ram 2.5" Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid 3"

Incompatible With

White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Angelfish 6" Oscar 14" Discus 8" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10" Salvini Cichlid 8" Red Devil 12" Jaguar Cichlid 16"

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