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Marbled hatchetfish - Carnegiella strigata

Marbled hatchetfish - Carnegiella strigata

Scientific name: Carnegiella strigata

Common name: Marbled hatchetfish

Family: Gasteropelecidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 4 - 5 cm (1.57 - 1.97 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 5.8 - 7.5

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 18°N (71.43 - 321.43ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 24 - 28 °C (75.2 - 82.4°F)

The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning

Where the species comes from: South America

Temperament to its own species: peaceful

Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful

Usual place in the tank: Top levels

Food

The Marbled Hatchet fish eats a variety of live foods including mosquito larvae, brine shrimp and bloodworms.

Sexing

There are no differences between males and females unless the females are heavy with eggs. The eggs are visible through her thin body.

Breeding

These egg layers are not easily bred in the aquarium, but if there is successful spawning the adults should be removed soon after the eggs are laid.

Lifespan

The Marbled Hatchet will live for up to 5 years.

Origin

Carnegiella strigata can be found in the Amazon River of South America.

Description

The Marbled Hatchet is one of the easiest hatchet fish to take care of. This fish will hang out right beneath the surface of the water in large groups. Because the Marbled Hatchet Fish is a “flying” fish, be sure to keep a tight lid on the aquarium.

Pictures

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Marbled hatchetfish, picture 1 Marbled hatchetfish, picture 2

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