Saturday, 28 March 2009Saturday, March 28, 2009


Hey people!
I recently purchased 12 baby red snakeheads (above) without knowing how large they could grow to and how aggresive they could get.
In about 1.5 years time, these little cuties will grow to about 3/4 of an arm's length and will swallow just about anything 1/2 their size.
And it doesn't stop here oh no they get bigger and more voracious.
I have 12 of em' now still babies and still red with black stripes running the length of their body.
As they mature they will look like really different (top)
As an adult snakehead requires a huge tank about 120 gallons, I doubt I am able to care for 12 of these snakeheads when they grow up.
So if you're interested in rearing a snakehead, please leave a tag and I'll give em to you for free provided that you have the means to care for them and provide them with a comfortable life.
And hey you maybe thinkin' why the fuss over this fish?
Well snakeheads are a very carnivrous breed of fish and they prefer live food when they're adults. Food such as goldfishes or even koi.
Usually they swallow their foods whole and if unable to do so they'll tear em apart before swallowing them one by one.
Snakeheads are also a very hardy breed of fish and require minimum care except for the weekly water changes(25%) when they're young and monthly changes(15%) when they're adults.
They do not require aeration too as they have lungs and are able to survive on a dusty carpet for hours.
So again for those interested and want to know more about these intricate fishes please leave a tag and I'll be happy to give you 1 or 2 of em. As long as you're able to care for them till they pass away.
danke