Myers' Hatchetfish
Carnegiella myersi
Familie : Characidae
Very small hatchetfish with a silvery body and a fine dark line, perfect for nano aquariums.
Beschreibung
Myers' hatchetfish reaches only 2.5 to 3 cm. Its body is laterally compressed with a sharp belly. It is silvery with a dark horizontal line. Its pectoral fins are large. It is a gregarious and peaceful fish that lives in schools. It is very active at the surface. In the aquarium, it requires a lid. It feeds on insects and small invertebrates. Its small size makes it an excellent choice for small tanks.
Lebensraum
Region :
Blackwater and acidic forest streams of the Peruvian Amazon
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
Temperature 24 to 28°C, pH 6.0 to 7.0, soft GH (2-8°d). A tank of at least 40 liters is sufficient for a group of 6 to 8 individuals. Diet is insectivorous: microworms, brine shrimp, fruit flies, and fine flakes. Filtration should be gentle. Subdued lighting and floating plants are recommended. A lid is essential. Avoid large fish. Breeding is rare in captivity, requiring very soft and acidic water.