Pygmy Hatchetfish (Carnegiella myersi)

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Pygmy Hatchetfish

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Pygmy Hatchetfish

Carnegiella myersi

38 Litres (10 US G.)

2-2.5cm (0.8-1 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

5.5 - 6.5

23 -26 °C (73.4-78.8°F)

10-20 °d

1:3 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

3-5 years

Family

Gasteropelecidae



Additional names

Pygmy Hatchetfish, Myers Hatchetfish, Glass Hatchetfish


Origin[edit]

South America: Amazon River basin in Peru.


Sexing[edit]

Very difficult to visually sex, most will only be able to be sexed when the female is holding eggs. Tricky to breed in captivity.


Tank compatibility[edit]

Peaceful shoaling fish, should be kept in groups of 6 or more. Best kept with mid-bottom dwelling and peaceful tank mates such as Corydoras.


Diet[edit]

Will accept most floating foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen food like brine shrimp.


Feeding regime[edit]

Feed once or twice a day.


Environment specifics[edit]

A well-filtered mature tank without very bright lighting is needed for this fish. They do not do well in strong currents. A secure lid is a must for this fish, they can get through even the smallest of gaps.


Behaviour[edit]

Entirely top-dwelling fish, known to jump out the water when startled.


Identification[edit]

Typical deep-bodied triangular Hatchetfish in shape. The body is silvery and almost translucent with some skeleton visible. It has a black lateral line running along the top of the body to the caudal peduncle. Fins are translucent.

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