Aquarist Species: Chilatherina bleheri
Aquarist: NickCondonFish
Species Profile: Chilatherina bleheri
Common Name: Bleher's Rainbowfish
Species Photo by: Nick Condon
Description: Named for Heiko Bleher who discovered it in 1982. Grows to 13cm so it is a larger species.
Category: Rainbowfish
Global Region: Southeast Asia
Distribution: Lake Holmes, West Papua
CARES Status: Vulnerable
Aquarist Notes
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2024
Very fun rainbows to keep. Males are quite flashy and even a little aggressive perhaps to one another. Especially after large water changes.