Description
Meghalaya Leopard Snakehead – Elusive, Exotic, and Fiercely Beautiful
(Channa pardalis)
The Meghalaya Leopard Snakehead (Channa pardalis) is a rare and striking snakehead species native to the clear hill streams of Meghalaya, India. Named for its distinctive leopard-like spots and iridescent body, this species combines raw beauty with the bold, intelligent behavior that snakehead keepers love. Highly prized by collectors, it offers a unique blend of elegance and attitude.
Key Features:
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Leopard Patterning: Creamy-gold body covered in dark, irregular spots—resembling a leopard’s coat
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Glowing Accents: Subtle blue and green iridescence that shimmers in the light
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Medium Size: Grows up to 25–30 cm (10–12 inches), perfect for a dedicated species tank
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Highly Intelligent: Displays strong recognition of its keeper and interacts with its environment
Tank Requirements:
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Minimum tank size: 200 liters (50+ gallons)
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Temperature: 20°C–26°C (68°F–79°F) – prefers cooler water than most tropical fish
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pH: 6.0–7.5
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Provide caves, rocks, and dense cover—snakeheads love privacy and secure hiding spots
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Needs a tight-fitting lid—snakeheads are skilled jumpers
Compatibility:
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Best kept alone or in bonded pairs—territorial and may be aggressive toward tankmates
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Not suitable for community tanks
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Works well in a biotope or predator-themed setup with lots of structure
Feeding Tips:
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Carnivorous—enjoys live or frozen foods like shrimp, earthworms, small fish, and insects
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Can be weaned onto high-quality pellets with time
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Feed 2–3 times per week in moderate portions
Why Choose the Meghalaya Leopard Snakehead?
Rare, intelligent, and visually captivating, the Meghalaya Leopard Snakehead is a true showpiece for experienced aquarists. Its combination of cool-water preference, stunning pattern, and unique behavior makes it one of the most desirable snakeheads in the hobby today.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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