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Marbled Hatchetfish (Carnegiella strigata)

Marbled Hatchetfish

Carnegiella strigata

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Excellent jumpers, so a tight lid is essential. Feeds only from the surface.

Adult size
1.4 in
Smallest tank
20 gal
Keep them in groups of
6+
Temperature
75–82 °F
pH · hardness
5.5–7 · 1–8 dGH
Food
Insectivore: floating flakes, small frozen and live foods
Start a freshwater build to add this

Gets along with

Chili RasboraNerite SnailRamshorn SnailMalaysian Trumpet SnailAssassin SnailGhost ShrimpBetta (male)Ember Tetra

Think twice about

Cherry Shrimp — shrimp it would huntBlue Dream Shrimp — shrimp it would huntWhite Cloud Mountain Minnow — needs 60–72 °FCrystal Red Shrimp — needs 66–74 °FTiger Shrimp — shrimp it would huntRabbit Snail — needs pH 7.2–8.5

Easy plants for the same tank

SalviniaAmazon FrogbitDwarf Water LettuceDuckweedBucephalandraRed Root Floater

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.