Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – flake food, micro pellets, frozen brine shrimp, daphnia
Aquarium species profile
Bleher's Rainbowfish
Chilatherina bleheri · Oceania (Papua New Guinea, Mamberamo River Basin)
Minimum tank55 gal
Adult size4.5"
Care levelIntermediate
TemperamentPeaceful
Temperature77–84°F
pH range7.5–8.5
Compatible tank mates
Other large rainbowfish, barbs, tetras
Tank mates to avoid
Soft-water species, small nano fish
Care notes
Vivid blue body with red-orange fin highlights. Named after aquarist Heiko Bleher. Less common than Melanotaenia but stunning. Prefers hard, warm, alkaline water. Active schooler.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.