Chocolate Bleheri Channa

Channa amari

Chocolate Bleheri Channa is a bottom-to-middle swimmer.

Semi-AggressiveBottom to middle swimmerIntermediate – Advanced

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Quick facts

Adult size: ≤ 4.7" (≤ 12 cm)
Aquarium size: 20 US gal (75 L) or larger
Care level: Intermediate – Advanced
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Swimming zone: Bottom to middle swimmer
Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)
pH: 6–7.5
GH: 3–8 dGH
KH: 1–4 dKH
Diet: Carnivore
Lifespan: up to 12 years

Care requirements

Care level: Intermediate – Advanced.

Lifespan: up to 12 years.

Aquarium size and space needs

Minimum aquarium size: 20 US gal (75 L) or larger. Plan the layout and stocking within that limit.

Water parameters

Suitable water: temperature 20–28 °C, pH 6–7.5, GH 3–8 dGH, KH 1–4 dKH.

Temperament and compatibility

Chocolate Bleheri Channa needs careful companion choice because it can be territorial or semi-aggressive.

Swimming zone and behavior

This fish uses the lower to middle part of the aquarium, so leave enough open substrate area for movement and feeding.

Feeding

Use foods that suit a meatier diet and avoid combining it with fish small enough to be treated as food.

Make sure food reaches the substrate before faster fish take it.

Before adding this fish

Plan for an aquarium of 20 US gal (75 L) or larger.
Choose other fish carefully around this temperament.
Offer a varied diet that matches this species.

Natural habitat and origin

Origin: India.

Similar fish profiles

Use these profiles to compare fish with similar care level, size, temperature range, or swimming behavior.

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FAQ

How large does Chocolate Bleheri Channa get?

Chocolate Bleheri Channa reaches ≤ 4.7" (≤ 12 cm).

What aquarium size does Chocolate Bleheri Channa need?

Use an aquarium of at least 20 US gal (75 L) or larger.

Is Chocolate Bleheri Channa peaceful?

Chocolate Bleheri Channa needs more careful companion choice because the temperament data points toward boundaries, space, or similar-sized fish.

What temperature is suitable for Chocolate Bleheri Channa?

Keep it between 20 to 28 °C.