Carnegiella myersi
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| Pygmy Hatchetfish | |
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| Pygmy Hatchetfish | |
| Species | Carnegiella myersi |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 37.854 liters 37,854.118 mL 10 US Gallons (37.9L) |
| Size | 0.866 in
2-2.2 cm (0.8-0.9") |
| pH | 5.5 - 6.5 |
| Temp. | 296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 299.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
10-20 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:3 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Pygmy Hatchetfish, Myers Hatchetfish, Glass Hatchetfish
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Peaceful shoaling fish, should be kept in groups of 6 or more.
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Entirely top-dwelling fish, known to jump out the water when startled.
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
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Facts about Carnegiella myersi
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Pygmy Hatchetfish |
| Diet | Carnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Gasteropelecidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 0.866 in (2.2 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 5 + |
| Maximum hardness | 20 + |
| Maximum pH | 6.5 + |
| Maximum temperature | 299.15 K (26 °C, 78.8 °F, 538.47 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 10 US Gallon (37.854 liters, 37,854.118 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 10 + |
| Minimum pH | 5.5 + |
| Minimum temperature | 296.15 K (23 °C, 73.4 °F, 533.07 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Carnegiella myersi |
