{"id":6095,"date":"2026-02-17T06:37:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T06:37:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/golden-limbata-snakehead-channa-limbata-5cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T06:37:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T06:37:06","slug":"golden-limbata-snakehead-channa-limbata-5cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=golden-limbata-snakehead-channa-limbata-5cm","title":{"rendered":"Golden Limbata Snakehead Channa Limbata 5cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Golden Limbata Snakehead (Channa limbata) \u2013 Store Description<br \/>\nThe Golden Limbata Snakehead, Channa limbata, is a striking freshwater predator admired for its shimmering golden-brown body and active behavior. Known for its vibrant coloring and unique personality, this species makes an exciting choice for experienced aquarists.<br \/>\nOrigin:\u2028Native to Southeast Asia, specifically regions in Thailand, Indonesia, and Myanmar, where it inhabits slow-moving streams, ponds, and rice paddies.<br \/>\nFeeding:\u2028This carnivorous species thrives on a diet of live or frozen foods like bloodworms, small fish, and shrimp. It can also adapt to high-quality pellets but prefers meaty foods.<br \/>\nTank Mates:\u2028The Golden Limbata Snakehead is best kept in a species-only setup due to its aggressive nature. However, it may cohabit with large, robust tank mates, but this is not recommended for long-term peace.<br \/>\nAggression:\u2028Highly territorial, especially as it matures, this fish is known for aggression toward other tank mates and will often defend its space fiercely.<br \/>\nExperience Level:\u2028Best suited for experienced fishkeepers due to its specific care requirements, aggressive behavior, and large adult size.<br \/>\nWater Parameters:<br \/>\nTemperature: 22\u00b0C to 28\u00b0C (72\u00b0F to 82\u00b0F)<br \/>\npH: 6.0 to 7.5<br \/>\nHardness: Soft to moderately hard water (5 to 12 dGH)<br \/>\nTank Size: Minimum 150 liters for juveniles, with much larger tanks needed for adults.<br \/>\nThis stunning yet challenging species is perfect for dedicated aquarists seeking a fascinating predatory fish with a bold personality!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Golden Limbata Snakehead (Channa limbata) \u2013 Store Description The Golden Limbata Snakehead, Channa limbata, is a striking freshwater predator admired for its shimmering golden-brown body and active behavior. Known for its vibrant coloring and unique personality, this species makes an exciting choice for experienced aquarists. Origin:\u2028Native to Southeast Asia, specifically regions in Thailand, Indonesia, and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":6094,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[41],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-6095","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-snakehead","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/6095","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/6094"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6095"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=6095"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=6095"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=6095"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}