Fish Species
Bleher's Rainbowfish
Chilatherina bleheri
About
An elegant New Guinea rainbowfish with mature males developing warm orange-red coloration toward the rear of the body. It is a peaceful schooling species best kept in groups with open swimming space and stable, moderately hard water.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Chilatherina bleheri
Origin Region
Lake Holmes (Danau Bira), lower Mamberamo system, West Papua, Indonesia
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Care Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Size
12 cm | 4.7 in
Water Requirements
Australia / OceaniaTemperature
22–28°C
pH
7–8
GH Hardness
8–15dGH
KH Alkalinity
6–10dKH
Min Tank Size
150L