Aquarist Species: Chilatherina bleheri
Aquarist: groverlee
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: Asia
Distribution: Lake Holmes, West Papua
CARES Classification: Endangered
Aquarist Notes
Photo of aquarist's species:
Genetic Line: F1 First Generation
Year Acquired: 2026
Date of Acquisition: 19/07/2025
Source: Buy Fish by JZX
Current Stock: 7.5.0
Water Parameters
pH: 6.8–7.2
Temperature: 22°C–24°C
Ammonia: 0
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 5.0 ppm
GH: (Not Tested)
KH: (Not Tested)