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	Common hatchetfish Information & Care - Rate My Fish Tank
		The Common Hatchetfish or River Hatchetfish (Gasteropelecus sternicla) is a tropical fish belonging to the Freshwater Hatchetfish family (Gasteropelecidae).
		The River Hatchetfish is a schooling species best kept in groups of five or more that spends most of its time in the top-level of the water where it searches for food.
		These Hatchetfish natively live in streams in a tropical climate and prefer water with a 6.0 - 7.0 pH, a water hardness of up to 15.0 dGH, and an ideal temperature range of 73 - 81 °F (23 - 27 °C).
	www.ratemyfishtank.com /freshwater_fish.php/17 (253 words)

	Hatchetfish (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Hatchetfish are surface fish that have the unique ability of "flying" short distances.
		The Common Hatchetfish are often sold as a Silver Hatchetfish, which is a misnomer though...
		The freshwater hatchetfishes are a family, Gasteropelecidae, of ray-finned fish.
	www.fansunderwater.info /underwaterlife/hatchetfish (731 words)

	Large Hatchetfish, Argyropelecus gigas
		The common name of the hatchetfishes (family Sternoptychidae) comes from their distinctive body form.
		Hatchetfishes are deepsea fishes which have upward-directed eyes and light-producing photophores (light organs).
		Some of the photophores of the Large Hatchetfish in the image are visible as yellowish dots in a row above the anal fin and running along the abdominal margin.
	www.amonline.net.au /fishes/fishfacts/fish/agigas.htm (261 words)

	Wally's Aquarium \| Fresh Water Fish :: Characins
		The Common Hatchetfish are often sold as a Silver Hatchetfish, which is a misnomer though a common mistake.
		Another difference is that the Silver Hatchetfish does not have the pronounced fl horizontal line seen on the Common Hatchetfish.
		In the aquarium the Common Hatchetfish will generally eat all kinds of live, fresh and flake foods as long as it is on the surface of the water.
	www.wallysaquarium.com /livestock/freshwater/fresh_char.htm (793 words)

	Common Hatchetfish, Silver Hatchetfish, Carnegiella strigata
		The hatchetfishes have an unusual shape, and the Common Hatchetfish is no exception.
		The Common Hatchetfish are found in Brazil and the southern tributaries of the Amazon.
		The Common Hatchetfish are egg layers, but they have not been successfully bred in captivity.
	animal-world.com /encyclo/fresh/characins/hatchet.php (743 words)

	Marbled Hatchetfish - Carnegiella strigata
		Marbled Hatchetfish is unique to the tropical fish tank due to it's extraordinary body shape.
		These fish are not as popular compared to silver Hatchetfish, due to it's size and color.
		Marbled Hatchetfish are said in many sources to be difficult to keep, but I've found that to be the opposite in my case.
	www.aquahobby.com /gallery/e_carnegm.php (738 words)

	silverhatchet
		Hatchetfish use their large, wing-like pectoral fins, powerful caudal peduncle and forked caudal fin to taxi at the surface.
		SIZE: To 3.5" (9 cm) SS: Silver Hatchetfish (Thorocharax securislevis), Common Hatchetfish (Thorocharax securis sternicla) HAB: South America; lakes, swamps, and ponds with heavy vegetation in the Lower AmazonBasin.This species is also said to inhabit shallow, fast flowing streams.
		The Common Hatchetfish (Gasteropelecus sternicla) is similar to the Silver Hatchetfish, but does not grow as large.
	www.wetpetz.com /silverhatchet.htm (1227 words)

	Freshwater hatchetfish - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		They should not be confused with the marine hatchetfish, an unrelated family Sternoptychidae.
		Freshwater hatchetfish have an enormously enlarged sternal region and large pectoral fins with massive associated muscles.
		Due to this, they are the only fish technically enabled for powered (as opposed to gliding, as in flyingfish) flight, although the exact degree to which this mechanism is actually used is not well researched.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Freshwater_hatchetfish (177 words)

	Common Hatchetfish – Gasteropelecus sternicla - Common Hatchetfish freshwater fish care (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Care Level: The Hatchetfish is a relatively hardy fish once it acclimates to the tank.
		Hatchetfish are schooling fish that should be kept in groups.
		Compatibility: Hatchetfish in general can be kept with most other species that can handle the ph and temperature requirements.
	www.grizzlyrun.com /Pets/Fish/Freshwater_Fish/Common_Hatchetfish/Default.htm (381 words)

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		They are often sold as Silver Hatchetfish, which is actually another species, Thoracocharax securis.
		The common name of "plec" or "pleco" is derived from the obsolete genus name of Plecostomus.
		A number of different species are sometimes sold under the name of 'common plec', which may include other species in addition to the two above.
	www.ghg.net /jfox/hobbies/fish/index.htm (1260 words)

	Marbled Hatchetfish, Gasteropelecus sternicla
		Though these fish have the "hatchet" body shape very similar to the Silver and Common Hatchetfish, the Marbled Hatchetfish are distinctive in their coloring and are a smaller fish.
		The Marbled Hatchetfish are a peaceful community fish, but not quite as hardy as the the Common or Silver Hatchetfish.
		In the aquarium the Marbled Hatchetfish will generally eat all kinds of foods as long as it is on the surface of the water, however they will not survive with just a flake food.
	animal-world.com /encyclo/fresh/characins/marblehatchet.php (1046 words)

	Common Hatchetfish \| Gasteropelecus sternicla (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.netlab.uky.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Common Hatchetfish is often confused with these two species.
		The Common Hatchetfish has been bred only on a few occasions in captivity.
		Among the hardiest of Hatchetfish, although not as hardy as C.
	fish.mongabay.com.cob-web.org:8888 /species/Gasteropelecus_sternicla.html (265 words)

	Monterey Bay Aquarium: Online Field Guide - Hatchetfish (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Hatchetfish can regulate the intensity and color of light from these organs to match the light filtering down.
		Each species of hatchetfish has its own particular pattern of lights.
		This use of bioluminescent light is called "counterillumination," a common adaptation in midwater fishes and cephalopods.
	www.mbayaq.org /efc/living_species/print.asp?inhab=178 (188 words)

	Aquarium Fish Deals - Characins - Hatchetfish Questions
		Some common hatchetfish include the Marbled Hatchetfish (Carnegiella strigata), the Silver Hatchetfish (Gasteropelecus sternicla), and the Winged Disc (Pterodiscus levis).
		Many hatchetfish have a tiny adipose fin located between the dorsal fin and the caudal fin (tail).
		Diet: Hatchetfish are top-feeders who eat insects and their larvae.
	www.fishdeals.com /characins/hatchetfish/questions.shtml (625 words)

	Common Aquarium Fish
		There are many common aquarium fish that are only suited for very large tanks, not for the smaller ones that most aquarists.
		The most common aquarium fish have been selected for fish keeping, in part for their flexible food habits.
		This is a glossary of common diseases which infect freshwater fish..
	www.fishtankplace.com /jellyfishaquarium/commonaquariumfish.html (740 words)

	Tropical Aquarium Fish
		The Mexican tetra has been treated as a subspecies of A. fasciatus, the banded tetra, but this is not widely accepted.
		As far as mixing Goldfish with KOI, this is fine and very common, we’ve just tried to highlight the most important differences between the two and between the average water garden and KOI pond.
		That`s why it can be easily bread in a common aquarium.
	www.tropical-aquariums.com (3396 words)

	» Characins
		In common aquariums, they don`t request anything different than other fish do.
		The water for spawning has to be soft and light acid, with a temperature of 25-27° C. You have to chose an active pair, which shows signs of reproduction `plans`, from the common aquarium.
		In the reproduction aquarium, the fish can be fed only with Enchitreis which stimulate the spawning.
	www.tropical-aquariums.com /category/characins (3346 words)

	Hatchetfishes (Gasteropelecidae): Fishes
		Common Hatchetfish (Gasteropelecus sternicla) - Text and Image.
		Elongate Hatchetfish (Triportheus elongatus) - Text and Image.
		Marbled Hatchetfish (Carnegiella strigata) - Text and Images.
	www.infochembio.ethz.ch /Links/en/zool_fische_beilbauch.html (133 words)

	Silver Hatchet Fish Profile, with care, maintenance requirements and breeding information for your tropical fish (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		After I finally got the cover I knew that the only little hatchetfish in there would be lonely, so I got 3 more.
		So far, I have had 5 separate counts of hatchetfish suicide.
		No matter how perfect the water parameters in my tank are, no matter what fish I put in with them, and no matter how well they are fed, my hatchetfish manage to end up dead on my floor.
	badmanstropicalfish.com /profiles/profile89.html (776 words)

	UNRESTRICTED FISH AND WILDLIFE SPECIES 203 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Species Identification: Because of the variety of common names in use, the latin scientific name of all wildlife and fish species sold in pet shops must be designated and readily available at inspection.
		Common Names Used in Trade and Sale of Fishes
		Common Brochis Green Brochis Emerald Catfish Sailfin Corydoras Short-Bodied Catfish
	www.state.me.us /ifw/wildlife/unrestrictedspecies.htm (1000 words)

	Common hatchetfish, Black lined hatchetfish (Gasteropelecus sternicla) with photo / picture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Common Hatchet / Hatchetfish, Silver Hatchetfish, Black-lined Hatchetfish
		Keep in a shoal of 5-6 or more.
		A similar species, Gasteropelecus levis may be found for sale under the same common names.
	www.thetropicaltank.co.uk /Fishindx/hatchcom.htm (68 words)

	Pet Handbook - Complete guide to pets and pet care » Common Hatchetfish (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.netlab.uky.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Pet Handbook - Complete guide to pets and pet care » Common Hatchetfish (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.netlab.uky.edu)
		Fish » Freshwater Breeds of Fish » Common Hatchetfish
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	www.pethandbook.com.cob-web.org:8888 /pets533.html (230 words)

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