Rainbow Snakehead (Channa bleheri)
Fish in the family Channidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameChanna bleheri
FamilyChannidae
Also known asBleher's Snakehead
Care levelModerate
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
DietCarnivore
Adult size7 in
Minimum tank size40 gallons
Water parametersTemp 72-82°F, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 4-15 dGH
Appearance
Small snakehead splashed with red, orange and yellow over a brownish body; one of the most colorful Channa.
Difficulty and care for the Rainbow Snakehead
Moderate
Origin and habitat
Brahmaputra basin, Assam, India
Keeper notes
A colorful dwarf snakehead lacking pelvic fins; predatory but among the more peaceable, sometimes kept in groups when young. A mouthbrooder.
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