Carnegiella strigata
| Common Names: | Marbled Hatchetfish |
| Synonyms: | Carnegiella strigata fasciata Carnegiella strigata marowini Carnegiella strigata strigata Carnegiella strigata surinamensis Carnegiella strigata vesca Carnegiella vesca Gasteropelecus fasciatus Gasteropelecus strigatus |
| Family: | Gasteropelecidae |
| Category: | Characins |
| Distribution: | America - South; Peru, Guyana, South America. |
| Main Ecosystem: | River; River |
| Temperament: | Schooling; Peaceful and very fast. Will attack it's own and others fry. |
| Diet: | Carnivore; Carnivore |
| Care: | Feed with mosquito larvae and flakes. Fruit flies are also a good substitute for mosquito larvae. The Marble Hatchet Fish come from fast flowing waters and like a strong current. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 3.5cm (1.4") Female: 3.5cm (1.4") |
| Water Region: | Surface; Surface |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Females are larger. |
| Breeding: | Can be hard. A strict diet of fruit flies and mosquito larvae is recommended. Soft water is essential. Some floating plants should be kept in the darkened tank. The eggs are laid on these plants but frequently fall to the bottom. Remove the adults after breeding as they will eat the eggs. |
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| Comments: | Best kept in schools of five to ten. |
| Main Colours: | Black, Brown |
| Markings: | Mottled |
| Mouth: | Upturned |
| Tail: | Concave |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
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