Chela caeruleostigmata
| Common Names: | Blue Hatchetfish Flying Barb Leaping Barb Siamese Hatchetfish |
| Synonyms: | Laubuca caeruleostigmata |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Category: | Cyprinids |
| Distribution: | Asia; Thailand. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Flooding; Flooding |
| Temperament: | Schooling; Peaceful. Should be kept in a school. |
| Diet: | Carnivore; Carnivore |
| Care: | Feed vegetable ba |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 7cm (2.8") Female: 7cm (2.8") |
| Water Region: | Surface; Surface |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Difficult to tell. The females are usually fatter than the males. |
| Breeding: | Must be fed exclusively on live foods such as mosquito larve and small insects. Slightly acidic water with a low-medium hardness is needed. Lower the water level to 15cm. The eggs are laid on small leaved plants. The parents do not need to be removed as they will not eat the eggs. |
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| Comments: | Rarely seen anymore. Considered as an endangered species. |
| Main Colours: | Silver, Blue |
| Markings: | Not Specified |
| Mouth: | Upturned |
| Tail: | Concave |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
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