Spotted Hatchetfish
Gasteropelecus maculatus
Familie : Characidae
Silver hatchetfish with dark spots, active at the surface and easy to keep in groups.
Beschreibung
Gasteropelecus maculatus reaches 5 cm. Its body is deep and compressed, with irregular black spots. The pectoral fins are large. It is a schooling fish. It feeds on insects and small crustaceans. In the aquarium, it is peaceful and active. It prefers slightly acidic water. Its surface swimming is fast.
Lebensraum
Region :
Freshwater rivers and lakes, vegetated areas
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
School of at least 6 individuals. Aquarium of at least 80L. Parameters: pH 5.5-7.0, GH 2-15, KH 1-10, temperature 24-28°C. Diet: flakes, small insects, brine shrimp. Nitrates max 20 mg/L. Cover required. Floating plants and open areas. Compatible with peaceful fish of similar size. Avoid aggressive species.