Pygmy Hatchet Fish Care Guide
Carnegiella myersi
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Bioload Score
800
PeacefulModerate
- Max Size
- 2.5 cm / 1"
- Temperature
- 23–28°C (73–82°F)
- pH Range
- 5 – 7
- Min Tank Size
- 40L (11 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Primarily eats tiny insects, insect larvae and other small invertebrates at the water surface.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include small peaceful tetras, rasboras, pencilfish, Corydoras and other calm community species that occupy different levels.
Good to Know
Carnegiella myersi is named a hatchetfish because its deep, laterally compressed body resembles the blade of a small hatchet.
Gender Differences
Females are usually slightly deeper-bodied than males, especially when carrying eggs, but the sexes are otherwise difficult to distinguish.
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