Blub
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Marthae Silver Hatchetfish
(Carnegiela Marthae)
Common names: Marthae silver hatchetfish, Black winged hatchetfish
Size: 5cm
pH: 6.4 – 6.8
Tempº: 24ºC - 28ºC
Tank region: Top layer
Origin: Venezuela
Gender: ?
Notes: A great little fish to keep, these fish are great jumpers and can achieve distances of 2M – so a tight fitting cover is a must. In the wild they use this incredible jump to escape predators and catch insects that re above the surface! Hatchets are carnivorous, and need to be fed plenty of meaty foods to stay alive. These fish are totally peaceful, and are an ideal addition to the community to fill the almost always empty top layer. Hatchets must be kept in groups of at least six to minimize stress – and therefore minimize jumping. Some sources may give this fish a difficult reputation – this is almost totally because of attempts to keep them in small numbers! It is important to have some sort of guard in your filter – as this fish’s thin body is easily sucked in at night. Hatchetfish benefit from the addition of floating plants.
Image: This fish creates some really interesting reflections!
(Carnegiela Marthae)
Common names: Marthae silver hatchetfish, Black winged hatchetfish
Size: 5cm
pH: 6.4 – 6.8
Tempº: 24ºC - 28ºC
Tank region: Top layer
Origin: Venezuela
Gender: ?
Notes: A great little fish to keep, these fish are great jumpers and can achieve distances of 2M – so a tight fitting cover is a must. In the wild they use this incredible jump to escape predators and catch insects that re above the surface! Hatchets are carnivorous, and need to be fed plenty of meaty foods to stay alive. These fish are totally peaceful, and are an ideal addition to the community to fill the almost always empty top layer. Hatchets must be kept in groups of at least six to minimize stress – and therefore minimize jumping. Some sources may give this fish a difficult reputation – this is almost totally because of attempts to keep them in small numbers! It is important to have some sort of guard in your filter – as this fish’s thin body is easily sucked in at night. Hatchetfish benefit from the addition of floating plants.
Image: This fish creates some really interesting reflections!