Gouramis and Bettas
Rainbow Snakehead
Channa bleheri
Photo: Melanochromis · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Temperature14–26 °C
- pH6–7.5
- Minimum tank150 l
- Adult size20 cm
- Difficulty★★☆☆☆
- TemperamentAggressive
- WaterFresh
Full profile
- Family
- Channidae
- Origin
- Assam (India)
- Size
- 20 cm
- Temperature
- 14 – 26°C
- pH
- 6.0 – 7.5
- GH
- 2 – 15 °dGH
- Difficulty
- ★★☆☆☆
- Water type
- subtropical freshwater
- Swimming level
- bottom – middle
- Behavior
- aggressive (predatory; toward its own species)
- Minimum number of individuals
- 1
- Minimum aquarium size
- 150 L
- Diet
- carnivore
- Reproduction
- oviparous; parental care
Notes: One of the small snakeheads, with fins edged in orange. Air-breathing: secure the lid tightly. Some countries regulate Channa species; check local regulations.
