Description of Silver Hatchet Fish
Possess a black stripe on the rear half that extends to the caudal peduncle.Males appear slimmer than females.The water surface should not be blocked by floating plants.
Origin
South America, Surinam, Guyana and tributaries of Amazon.
Scientific name
Gasteropelecus sternicla
Size
6.5 cm.
Diet
Flake, some plant matter and small live-foods.
Nature
Generally calm, social but sometime nervous with other fish in aquarium.
Water
Temperature 73-81°F (23-27°C); hard (100-150 mg/l) and acidic to neutral (pH 6.0-7.0)
