Dermogenys pusillus

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 * origin=:Found in slow-moving rivers, lakes and canals in Asia, from Thailand to Indonesia, including Myanmar, Bangladesh and India. Juveniles can be found in mangrove forests.
 * sexing=:Male has yellow on his tail as well as a modified pectoral fin, and females do not.

Breeding

 * Live bearers. Female will release fry after 3 months.

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 * tank_compatibility=:Do not keep more than one male Halfbeak per tank. Should otherwise be relatively peaceful and suitable to be housed with other peaceful community fish including Platys and Guppies.
 * diet=:Can be weaned to many different kinds of food, but enjoy brine shrimp, and small insects such as flies.
 * feeding_regime=:Feed once or twice a day.
 * environment_specifics=:Needs many hiding places on the top of the tank like floating plants (ex. Elodia). The tank should be long and spacious.
 * behaviour=:Mainly occupies the top levels of the tank. The males will fight to the death with other Halfbeaks. Females don't fight as much as males.
 * identification=:Looks like a Silver Needle Nose Gar, only much smaller, and only has half of a beak. A very slender and elongated fish.