Gasteropelecus sternicla

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Silver Hatchetfish
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")

sg Freshwater
pH 6.0 - 7.0
Temp. 296.15 K
73.4 °F
533.07 °R

300.15 K
80.6 °F
540.27 °R
23 -27 °C (73.4-80.6°F)

Water Hardness

10-15

Stocking Ratio 1:3 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

3-5 years

Habitat

South America

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

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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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