Belontia hasselti

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Malay Combtail
Malay Combtail
Species	Belontia hasselti
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL 55 US Gallons (208.2L)
Size	7.874 in 18-20 cm (7.1-7.9")
pH	6.5 - 8.0
Temp.	298.15 K 77 °F 536.67 °R 308.15 K 95 °F 554.67 °R25 -35 °C (77-95°F)
Water Hardness	15-25
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Rare
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	5-7 years

[edit] Alternative names

Malay Combtail

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Polyacanthus einthovenii, Polyacanthus hasseltii, Polyacanthus helfrichii, Polyacanthus kuhli, Polyacanthus olivaceus

[edit] Sexing

Mature males are larger and more slender than females with elongated finnage.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Best kept in a species tank, or with similar sized or larger robust but peaceful fish. This fish can be aggressive during breeding towards other fish and fish of it's own species, best to keep one male to a tank.

[edit] Diet

This fish will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food such as bloodworm or daphnia.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Not fussy towards water parameters as long as ammonia, nitrite etc is kept in check with frequent water changes. Must be provided with plenty of hiding places and appreciates dense planting.

[edit] Behaviour

A generally shy fish that will only be aggressive during breeding. When this fish sleeps it will lie motionless on the substrate.

[edit] Identification

An elongate oval shaped fish with a straight back and short nose. Its body is slightly iridescent varies from pale green to yellow in colour. The fins are translucent with yellow or green spotting.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Aqua World