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| Family: |
Gasteropelecidae |
| Species: |
Gasteropelecus maculatus |
| Common Name: |
Spotted hatchetfish |
| Size: |
Up to 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) |
| Habitat: |
Central and South America: Eastern Panama
through western Colombia. |
| Min Tank Size: |
20 gallon long or larger for schools. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, will accept most flake foods, frozen,
live and freeze-dried. |
| Behavior: |
Active and peaceful schooling fish, should be kept
in groups of 6 or more. |
| Water: |
Water Chemistry not critical, temperature 71 - 82°F
(22 – 28°C) pH 6.0-7.0 dH range: 2 - 15 |
| Care: |
Medium, keep in schools. Tight cover needed. |
| Communities: |
Excellent, with similar sized and active fish. |
| Suitability: |
Good, with care. |
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