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Silver Hatchet Fish

Gasteropelecus sternicla

Silver Hatchet Fish (Gasteropelecus sternicla) aquarium profile: minimum 30 gallon tank, 2.5 inch adult size, 75-82°F temperature range, and moderate care. Keep a group of at least 6.

Community leaningModerate care
Silver Hatchet Fish aquarium fish
30 galMinimum tank
2.5 inAdult size
6Schooling minimum
75-82°FTemperature

Water Range

pH
5.5-7.5
GH
2-12 dGH
KH
1-8 dKH

Behavior

Temperament
Peaceful
Fin nipping
0/5
Territory
0/5

Diet and Care

Diet
carnivore/omnivore
Diet difficulty
3/5
Care difficulty
3/5

Planning Notes

Surface specialist and jumper; needs a secure lid, calm surface space, and suitable floating foods.

This species may need live, frozen, fresh, or otherwise specialized foods.

live or fresh foodsurface specialisttight lid required
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