How difficult is it to keep 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 Rainbow Snakehead?

The ideal temperature for Rainbow Snakehead is 14〜28℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Rainbow Snakehead?

The average lifespan of Rainbow Snakehead is 8-12 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Rainbow Snakehead get?

Rainbow Snakehead typically reaches 14-17cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Rainbow Snakehead?

Rainbow Snakehead feeds on: Frozen bloodworm, earthworms, chopped prawn and fish. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Rainbow Snakehead?

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

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Rainbow Snakehead

Intermediate

Channa bleheri

Endemic to the Brahmaputra drainage of northeastern India, this small snakehead is named for its mix of red, orange and blue. It lacks pelvic fins. Both parents guard eggs and fry, and it breeds regularly in aquaria.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

14〜28℃

Lifespan

8-12 years

Size

14-17cm

Diet

Frozen bloodworm, earthworms, chopped prawn and fish

About

Channa bleheri is a channid from the Brahmaputra and Dikrong drainages of northeastern India. FishBase records 14.4cm total length and Seriously Fish 14-17cm standard length. The absence of pelvic fins is one diagnostic character within the genus. It lives in monsoon forest, sheltering in burrows near tree stumps during the dry season and emerging to hunt and breed when the habitat floods. Seriously Fish recommends 14-28C, pH 6.0-8.0 and 2-20dGH with a 120 x 30cm base, about 108 litres, and stresses that it must be given defined winter and summer periods rather than a constant temperature. No bubble nest is built; several thousand eggs float at the surface and both parents guard the eggs and fry. The IUCN Red List assesses it as Near Threatened.

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Lifespan of the Rainbow Snakehead

The Rainbow Snakehead lives 8-12 years.

Size of the Rainbow Snakehead

The Rainbow Snakehead grows to 14-17cm.

Temperature & humidity for the Rainbow Snakehead

The ideal temperature for the Rainbow Snakehead is 14〜28℃.

Basic Info

Origin

Northeastern India (Brahmaputra drainage)

Lifespan

8-12 years

Size

Care Specifications

pH: 6–8
Hardness (GH): 2–20 dGH
Water Temp.: 14–28℃
Min. Tank: 108 L

Semi-aggressivePairBreeding: Moderate

Sources: FishBase / Seriously Fish

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 bleheri Vierke, 1991

Authority databases: FishBase · GBIF

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listedIUCN NT · Near Threatened

Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / IUCN Red List

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