Description
Blehers Rainbowfish - C. Bleheri are generally easy to keep and suited for the beginner aquarist. A bright and energetic Rainbowfish the body is is mainly silver to blue and green fading to pastel shades of yellow to red. Males mature with deep bodies and have a brilliant yellow to orange stripe along the forehead during breeding.
They are active swimmers and prefer to be kept in shoals of 6 or more in planted yet spacious aquariums. This species inhabits lake Danau Bira in West Papua, and is considered a vulnerable species.
Features of Blehers RainbowFish:
- Adapts well to broad water conditions.
- Prefers warmers waters (25 - 28 degrees Celsius).
- Peaceful community fish with fish of similar size & temperament.
- Matures at 6cm, grows up to 12cm.
- Mature males have deep bodies.
Tank Mate Compatibility:
Blehers Rainbowfish are peaceful community fish that prefer to swim in groups of 6 or more. Best kept in a ratio of one male to two-three females. They can also be kept with other peaceful community fish.
Here’s a list of some of the best tank mates for your Banded Rainbowfish.
Feeding:
Blehers Rainbowfish are omnivore. They feed on algae and spirulina based foods as well as protein rich foods such as high-quality flake foods, small pellets, brine shrimp, and any type of worms.
Equipment:
Aquarium:
Blehers Rainbowfish are best suited to a longer aquarium as they are active and energetic swimmers. An aquarium 3ft or larger is recommended. They are also well known jumpers, thus their aquarium should be well covered.
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Heater:
Blehers Rainbowfish prefer water temperatures between 25 ⁰C - 28 ⁰C.
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Lighting:
Banded Rainbowfish are happiest in a dimly lit environment. We recommend LED aquarium lighting with adjustable brightness to ensure the light level can be altered for happy fish.
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Filtration:
Blehers Rainbowfish enjoy good water quality. Ensure adequate filtration and flow in your aquarium.
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Substrate:
Blehers Rainbowfish enjoy dark substrates that mimic their natural habitat.
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Plants for Rainbowfish:
Blehers Rainbowfish prefer spacious planted aquariums with medium to large plants, including floating plants. Plant the background with tall growing plants, leaving the foreground an open space for swimming.
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Decorations for Rainbowfish:
The natural habitat of Blehers Rainbowfish contains lots of logs, tree stumps and plants for shelter. Rock & wood can be placed in the aquarium to mimic natural habitats and provide hiding locations to retreat to.
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