Barito Maru Red Toman Snakehead Channa Melanptera Marulioides 6cm
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Barito Maru Red Toman Snakehead Channa Melanptera Marulioides 6cm

£100.00

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Description

Barito Maru Red Toman Snakehead Channa Melanptera Marulioides 6cm

  • Care Level: Moderate
  • Tank Size: 88 Gal (400 Ltr) min
  • Temperament: Aggressive
  • PH: 6 – 8
  • Temperature: 22-28°C (72-82°F)
  • Flow: Moderate

What We Like About This Fish:

  • Beautiful Markings That Are One of a Kind to Each Fish
  • Stunning Colouration
  • Impressive, but manageable size

Emperor Snakehead (Channa maruliodes) It is native to Sumatra and Kalimantan, Indonesia. Adult individual has the typical yellow colour body with some black spotted scales. Maruliodes comes in its own unique pattern of bands and flowers, like a fingerprint.

They get their name mainly from the fact that their heads have a snake-like appearance, but it may also have something to do with their sharp teeth. They are one of the few social species of the Channidae family and as juveniles they will swim together in schools as well as hunt together when mature. 

Snakeheads have an accessory respiratory organ, which allows them to breathe outside of the water for a long time.

Snakeheads will need a strong, tight-fitting lid on their aquarium as they will sometimes jump or get carried away while hunting live fish. 

Species specific aquariums are recommended as they are highly predatory and aggressive; although they can coexist with a few of the largest cichlids (Gars are usually a safe bet), large catfish, and various large Plecos. Tank mates should be chosen carefully and should comparable in size as adults.

Snakeheads are ferocious, predatory carnivores and mainly eat massive amounts of live fish, but also eat frogs, insects and crayfish in the wild. In the aquarium they should be fed a constant supply of live fish, but they will also accept live earth worms, frogs, crickets, and dry foods.

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Should You Have Any Questions Regarding Our Livestock Guarantee & Delivery Policy Please Don’t Hesitate to Contact Us.

ALL LIVESTOCK IS GUARANTEED FOR SEVEN DAYS

We do not offer refunds for livestock that arrive deceased (DOA) or for any losses that occur within the seven-day guarantee period.

Instead, any verified losses will be replaced free of charge with your next order, subject to the conditions below.

To qualify for a replacement, we require clear supporting photographs sent via email within the guarantee period.

If you experience any issues with your livestock or delivery — although rare — please contact us and we will always work to resolve the matter promptly.

Retail Customer Orders
07903569916
retail@simstropicalfish.co.uk

We Will Always Try Our Upmost To Resolve Any Problems.

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Please Select Your Delivery Date At The Checkout.

  • Insured, licensed courier delivery is £20 per livestock order
  • No minimum or maximum order value
  • All livestock remains covered by our 7-day guarantee
  • Any verified losses will be replaced with your next order upon receipt of supporting photographs via email

Courier Service Level Agreement

Our courier collects livestock from us on the evening before your selected delivery date. Delivery is made the following day before 1:00pm, with livestock maintained in the same condition and temperature as at collection.

Tracking details will be sent directly by our courier (DX) on the evening of collection. You will also receive a text message around 9:00am on the day of delivery with your estimated delivery time slot.

Please ensure someone is available at the delivery address to receive the livestock on the scheduled delivery date.

COLLECTION IN PERSON

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Please Select Your Collection Date At The Checkout.

  • Collection in person is free of charge
  • No minimum or maximum order value
  • All livestock is covered by our 7-day guarantee
  • Any verified losses will be replaced with your next order upon receipt of supporting photographs via email

Collection Address:

Sims Tropical Fish
Unit 4, Fleet Business Park
Itlings Lane
Hessle
East Riding of Yorkshire
HU13 9LX

What happens after I place an order?

You will receive delivery or collection date confirmation by email within 24 hours of purchase.

Do I need to read the delivery policy before ordering?

Yes. Please ensure you have read and agreed to our delivery policy before placing an order. By completing a purchase, you confirm your consent to the policy.

Can I change my delivery or collection date?

Yes — if you need to make a change, we’re happy to reschedule to a more convenient date where possible.

Important Information & Policies

  • Currently, 95% of retail orders are delivered on the customer’s selected delivery date
  • Sims Tropical Fish does not operate retail stores open to the public
  • We manage and operate the logistics and distribution of aquatic livestock across the UK for both trade and retail customers
  • Due to the volume of livestock processed daily, we are unable to provide photographs of individual fish
  • Our experienced team will always select livestock as close as possible to the advertised images
  • All sizes listed on our website are approximate, as livestock is seasonal and naturally variable
  • Our website does not reflect live UK distribution centre stock levels
  • All livestock displayed is available for delivery or collection within 14 days of purchase
  • If there are any changes to your delivery or collection date, we will contact you immediately

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