Marbled Hatchet - Carnegiella strigata strigata
Synonym: Carnegiella strigata strigata
Common name: Marbled Hatchetfish
Family: Gasteropelecidae
Order: Characins
Class: Actinopterygii
Maximum size: 5 cm / 2 inches
Environment: Freshwater
Origin: Amazon basin, Guianas, and Rio Caqueta
Temperament: Peaceful
Company: Carnegiella strigata strigata (Marbled Hatchetfish) is suitable for community aquariums with other small species..
Water parameters: Temperature 24-28°C / 75-82°F; pH 6.0 – 7.0
Aquarium setup: Carnegiella strigata strigata (Marbled Hatchetfish) prefers a densely planted aquarium with a lot of floating plants. The aquarium should be decorated using driftwood and a dark bottom substrate. The floating plants should be allowed to dim the light in the aquarium. Carnegiella strigata strigata (Marbled Hatchetfish) should only be kept in schools of 10 or more fishes.
Feeding: Carnegiella strigata strigata (Marbled Hatchetfish) will usually accept dry food.
Breeding: Carnegiella strigata strigata (Marbled Hatchetfish) lay their eggs among fine leafed plants.
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