Giant Hatchetfish
Thoracocharax securis
Familie : Characidae
The largest hatchetfish, reaching 8 cm, with a silver body and imposing pectoral fin.
Beschreibung
Thoracocharax securis grows up to 8 cm. Its body is very deep and compressed, with an extremely developed pectoral fin. It is silver with bluish reflections. It is a schooling fish. It feeds on insects and small fish. In the aquarium, it is peaceful but requires a large swimming space. It jumps easily. Its growth is fast.
Lebensraum
Region :
Large rivers and freshwater lakes, open areas
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
School of at least 6 individuals. Aquarium of at least 100L. Parameters: pH 5.5-7.5, GH 2-15, KH 1-10, temperature 24-28°C. Diet: flakes, pellets, brine shrimp, bloodworms. Nitrates max 20 mg/L. Tight cover mandatory. Floating plants and open areas. Compatible with peaceful medium-sized fish. Avoid very small species.