Chocolate Bleheri Channa
Channa amari
Chocolate Bleheri Channa is a bottom-to-middle swimmer.
Save this fish or add it directly to one of your aquariums.
Quick facts
- Adult size
- ≤ 12 cm (≤ 4.7 in)
- Aquarium size
- 75 L or larger
- Care level
- Intermediate – Advanced
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Swimming zone
- Bottom to middle swimmer
- Temperature
- 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: 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.
Natural habitat and origin
Origin: India.
Before adding this fish
- Plan for an aquarium of 75 L or larger.
- Choose other fish carefully around this temperament.
- Offer a varied diet that matches this species.
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FAQ
How large does Chocolate Bleheri Channa get?
Chocolate Bleheri Channa reaches ≤ 12 cm (≤ 4.7 in).
What aquarium size does Chocolate Bleheri Channa need?
Use an aquarium of at least 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.