Marbled Hatchetfish (Carnegiella strigata)

Fish in the family Gasteropelecidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameCarnegiella strigata

FamilyGasteropelecidae

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentPeaceful

Dietomnivore

Adult size1.4 in

Minimum tank size15 gallons

Water parametersTemp 75-82°F, pH 5.5-7.0, GH 2-12 dGH

Appearance

Deep, keeled hatchet-shaped silvery body with marbled brown-and-cream patterning along the belly.

Difficulty and care for the Marbled Hatchetfish

Moderate

Origin and habitat

South America (Amazon basin)

Keeper notes

Peaceful surface-dweller; keep with calm, non-surface-competing tankmates.

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