Marbled Hatchetfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Marbled Hatchetfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 10 gallons
• Compatibility: Excellent for community tanks with other peaceful, small to medium-sized fish. Avoid housing with aggressive or fin-nipping species. Best kept in groups of 6 or more.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-covered aquarium as they are expert jumpers. A dark substrate and floating plants are beneficial to mimic their natural habitat and provide security. They prefer calm water at the surface.

Water parameters

Temperature

23-28°C (73-82°F)

pH level

5.5-7.0

Hardness

2-15 dGH

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