Gangetic leaffish vs Indonesian snakehead: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

  • The Indonesian snakehead is best kept in a species tank.
  • The Indonesian snakehead is aggressive towards other fish.
  • The Gangetic leaffish is aggressive towards other fish.
  • An adult Indonesian snakehead is about 6 times the length of a Gangetic leaffish and may eat it.
  • Both are comfortable at 23–27°C (73–81°F).
  • A pH of 6.9–7.5 suits both.

Side by side

Gangetic leaffishIndonesian snakehead
Adult size20 cm (7.9 in)130 cm (51 in)
Minimum tank150 L (40 US gal)–
Temperature23–27°C (73–81°F)22–28°C (72–82°F)
pH6.9–8.06.5–7.5
Hardness10–20 dGH (178–357 ppm)–
TemperamentAggressiveAggressive
Community tankGoodNot suitable
Care levelModerateEasy
DietCarnivoreCarnivore

Species profiles