Rainbow Snakehead (Channa bleheri)
This small, brightly coloured snakehead is one of the most popular species in the hobby, known for its vivid orange to red flanks with subtle blue or teal highlights, particularly around the head and gills, along with distinctive bright yellow lips.
One of the more peaceful snakehead species, it rarely shows serious aggression towards its own kind, and can be kept with other fish too large to be eaten.
Unlike many tropical Channa species, the Rainbow Snakehead does best with a cooler temperature range and benefits from a distinct seasonal drop in temperature, so should not be kept permanently at high tropical temperatures.
We recommend a well-planted tank with plenty of hiding places, a gap at the surface so the fish can access air, and a heavy, tight-fitting lid, as snakeheads are accomplished jumpers and escape artists.
Care
Origin: Indonesia
Fish size: 12-33cm
Tank size: 120 litres minimum for a pair
Temperature: 16-26℃, with a cooler winter period recommended
pH: 6.0-7.5
Filtration: strong filtration required due to high bio-load
Diet: carnivorous — live and frozen fish, bloodworm, earthworm, shrimp, high quality carnivore pellet
Rainbow Snakehead
We want you to have a smooth and happy introduction to your new arrival.
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Our aim is simple: your fish should arrive safely and in excellent condition.
In the unlikely event that a fish arrives deceased (DOA), we provide a Live Arrival Guarantee. Full details here
Once your loss is confirmed, we will either replace your fish completely free of charge (depending on our stock), or we will issue a reimbursement of the purchase price excluding courier costs.
How to get your replacement
✓ Delivery must be accepted on the first attempt
✓ The parcel should be opened and inspected immediately upon arrival
✓ Clear photographs of the unopened internal bag and fish must be provided within 1 hour of delivery
✓ Please provide a photograph of the courier label
If a valid claim is confirmed, we will either:
Provide a replacement fish (subject to availability), or
Refund the purchase price of the fishplease follow the steps below:
You must notify us within 1 hour of arrival.
Contact details
Ring 07521 062789, or
email broadheath.bettas@outlook.com, or
via our web form
Provide clear photos or video of the unopened packaging and the fish inside.
Replacement or refund is at our discretion and covers the fish cost only, not courier costs (postage).
What is not covered:
Issues arising after the fish has been removed from the transport bag,
Poor acclimatisation, unsuitable tank conditions, cycling or water-quality issues,
Delays or mishandling by the courier.
