Gasteropelecus sternicla
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| Silver Hatchetfish | |
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| Silver Hatchetfish | |
| Species | Gasteropelecus sternicla |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL 20 US Gallons (75.7L) |
| Size | 1.575 in
3-4 cm (1.2-1.6") |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Temp. | 296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 300.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
10-15 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:3 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Silver Hatchetfish, River Hatchetfish, Common Hatchetfish, Black-Lined Hatchetfish
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- This is a sociable shoaling fish and should be kept in groups of 5-6 or more.
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Must be kept in a spacious tank with a very secure lid as these fish are known to jump.
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
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Facts about Gasteropelecus sternicla
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Silver Hatchetfish , River Hatchetfish, Common Hatchetfish, and Black-Lined Hatchetfish |
| Diet | Carnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Gasteropelecidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 1.575 in (4 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 5 + |
| Maximum hardness | 15 + |
| Maximum pH | 7 + |
| Maximum temperature | 300.15 K (27 °C, 80.6 °F, 540.27 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 20 US Gallon (75.708 liters, 75,708.236 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 10 + |
| Minimum pH | 6 + |
| Minimum temperature | 296.15 K (23 °C, 73.4 °F, 533.07 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Gasteropelecus sternicla |
