Freshwater Hatchetfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Freshwater Hatchetfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 20 gallons
• Compatibility: Excellent community fish for peaceful, similarly sized species. Avoid fin-nippers or overly boisterous tankmates. Best kept in groups of 6 or more.
• Special requirements: Require a well-covered aquarium as they are expert jumpers. A diet rich in protein, including small live or frozen insects (e.g., fruit flies, daphnia, bloodworms), is crucial. They prefer dimly lit tanks with floating vegetation to provide cover and a sense of security. A gentle surface current is appreciated.

Water parameters

Temperature

73-82°F (23-28°C)

pH level

5.5-7.5

Hardness

2-15 dGH

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