- Name:
Silver Hatchet
(View AKA's) - Family: Gasteropelecidae
- Species: Hatchets
- Scientific Name: Gasteropelecus sternicla
General info about Silver Hatchet
These fish are silver and have a hatchet shaped body, they are usually 2.5 inches. To keep these fish in captivity, water temperature should range from 74ºF to 81ºF and water pH should be between 6.0 and 7.0. The tank should have floating plants, rooted plants and a sand substrate. The tank should also have a cover to prevent them from jumping off. These fish are peaceful and can be kept in community aquariums, however, it should be kept with small and peaceful tankmates
Silver Hatchet Diet & Nutrition
This species is carnivorous. In the wild it feeds on insects, crustaceans and worms. In captivity it should be fed with live or frozen foods, however, it can also be fed with dried foods.
Silver Hatchet Origin
This species is endemic to the Amazon River Basin and Venezuela.
Original Detail
| Name | Species | Family | Scientific Name | More Detail | Added by |
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| Silver Hatchet | Hatchets | Gasteropelecidae | Gasteropelecus sternicla | These fish are silver and have a hatchet shaped body, they are usually 2.5 inches. To keep these fish in captivity, water temperature should range from 74ºF to 81ºF and water pH should be between 6.0 and 7.0. The tank should have floating plants, rooted plants and a sand substrate. The tank should also have a cover to prevent them from jumping off. These fish are peaceful and can be kept in community aquariums, however, it should be kept with small and peaceful tankmates |
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