How difficult is it to keep Blue rainbow snakehead?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the ideal temperature for Blue rainbow snakehead?

The ideal temperature for Blue rainbow snakehead is 14〜28℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

How large does Blue rainbow snakehead get?

Blue rainbow snakehead typically reaches Up to 14.2 cm TL (FishBase) as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Blue rainbow snakehead?

Blue rainbow snakehead feeds on: Carnivore (frozen bloodworm, prawn, fish pieces). Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Blue rainbow snakehead?

The price of Blue rainbow snakehead varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Blue rainbow snakehead

Intermediate

Channa andrao

A small snakehead from northeastern India with a dark body, iridescent blue fins and no pelvic fins. Only about 14 cm, the male mouthbroods, and it needs a cooler winter season.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

14〜28℃

Lifespan

Few reliable data

Size

Up to 14.2 cm TL (FishBase)

Diet

Carnivore (frozen bloodworm, prawn, fish pieces)

About

Channa andrao is a small snakehead described in 2013. Endemic to the Brahmaputra basin in northeastern India, it is formally known only from a swamp in Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. FishBase gives a maximum of 14.2 cm TL. It was in the hobby before description under names such as 'Lal Cheng', 'Assam' and 'blue bleheri', and has also been sold as other species such as C. bleheri or C. stewartii. It lacks pelvic fins and is most often confused with the rainbow snakehead (C. bleheri), from which it differs in lacking orange spots on the tail, having two rather than five dark bands on the pectoral fin, and being a mouthbrooder rather than guarding floating eggs. Its habitat is influenced by Himalayan snowmelt and cools in winter, so captive fish need defined winter and summer seasons. In Japan it is sold by specialist shops, including captive-bred fish.

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Size of the Blue rainbow snakehead

The Blue rainbow snakehead grows to Up to 14.2 cm TL (FishBase).

Temperature & humidity for the Blue rainbow snakehead

The ideal temperature for the Blue rainbow snakehead is 14〜28℃.

Basic Info

Origin

South Asia (Brahmaputra basin, northeastern India)

Lifespan

Few reliable data

Size

Up to 14.2 cm TL (FishBase)

Temperature

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Channa andrao Britz, 2013

Authority databases: GBIF · GBIF · FishBase

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listedIUCN NE · Not Evaluated

Not listed in the CITES Appendices (checked on Species+). Not evaluated on the IUCN Red List. Not designated under Japan's Invasive Alien Species Act nor on the invasive species list. Never release aquarium fish into the wild.

Sources: Species+ (CITES) / FishBase

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.