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Silver Hatchetfish
Gasteropelecus sternicla
Family: Gasteropelecidae
📍 Amazon, Orinoco & Guiana, South America
Unique keel-shaped body adapted for surface dwelling. Can leap out of water to escape predators — a tight lid is essential. Prefers surface insects and small live food.
Keeping this species
- pH
- 5.5–7.0
- diet
- carnivore/surface
- maxSize
- 2.5 inches
- minTankSize
- 20 gallons
- temperature
- 73–82°F (23–28°C)
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Temperature
73–82°F
23–28°C
Natural Habitat Temperature
77°F — 81°F seasonal range · (Jan low, Mar high)