Species Profile
Marbled Hatchetfish
Carnegiella strigata
Hatchetfishpeaceful
Adult size
1.5″
Minimum tank
15 gal
Temperature
75–82°F
pH
5.5–7
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
top
Diet
Floating flake, micro pellets, surface foods
Notes
Living missile that swims permanently at the surface, ready to launch itself out of the water at the slightest disturbance. Tight-fitting lid is mandatory. Catches flying insects in the wild; floating live foods bring out their best behavior.
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