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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   (259 words)

  
 IngentaConnect Development and characterization of microsatellite markers for th...
The flwing hatchetfish, Carnegiella marthae, is a small characin species distributed in forest streams of the Negro and upper Orinoco River basins in Amazonia.
Freshwater hatchetfish are popular in the aquarium trade and represent an economic resource for the riverine people from middle Rio Negro, in Brazil.
We isolated and characterized seven microsatellite DNA loci for the flwing hatchetfish.
www.ingentaconnect.com /content/bsc/men/2006/00000006/00000003/art00062   (249 words)

  
 Bird Flight
There is another fish, called the freshwater hatchetfish, which may have a more developed flight adaptation.
The nine species of hatchetfish inhabit the rivers of tropical South America.
Other sources say the hatchetfish only skims along the surface of the water, using its caudal (tail) fin, or that it merely jumps from the water like any other fish.
www.ornithopter.org /birdflight/fish.shtml   (162 words)

  
 Marbled Hatchetfish, Gasteropelecus sternicla
The Marbled Hatchetfish is one of the most attractive of the hatchetfishes.
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   (1041 words)

  
 Common Hatchetfish – Gasteropelecus sternicla - Common Hatchetfish freshwater fish care   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
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)

  
 Fish Freshwater Tank
Freshwater hatchetfish - The freshwater hatchetfishes are a family, Gasteropelecidae, of ray-finned fish.
List of freshwater aquarium plant species - Aquatic plants are used to give the aquarium a natural appearance, oxygenate the water, and provide habitat for fish, especially fry (babies) and for invertebrate species.
Freshwater Shark - Freshwater Shark       Freshwater shark - True freshwater sharks take a number of forms: Shark catfish - The shark catfishes are a family Pangasiidae of catfishes found in fresh and brackish waters across southern Asia, from Pakistan to Borneo.
slidingpatiodoors.globalcorrosiontech.com /fishfreshwatertank.html   (890 words)

  
 Tropical Fish: Freshwater Species
Guppy Fish A minimum aquarium of 20 gallons with lots of plants such as Java Fern and Java Moss is recommended, these hardy plants can handle hard water conditions, which are ideal for guppies.
Hatchetfish are egg scatterers that do not tend their eggs or fry and so a separate spawning/fry tank is needed.
Aquarium Fish Magazine is for both novice and expert aquarium hobbyists with articles on new products and techniques for maintaining freshwater, marine and pond habitats.
www.tropicalfishdata.com /freshwater_species_2.html   (620 words)

  
 Silver Hatchetfish Thoracocharax stellatus aquarium tropical fish from Tim's Tropicals
The Silver Hatchetfish originates in still water from Brazil to Argentina.
They are known by the scientific name Thoracocharax stellatus and also by the name Gasteropelecus securis.
Tim's Tropical Fish Information about freshwater and saltwater tropical fish, fish care, fish facts, compatibility and aquarium maintenance.
www.timstropicals.com /Inventory/HatchetFish/SilverHatchetInfo.asp   (199 words)

  
 Freshwater Aquariums and Fish
Osmosis is the process in which fluid is diffused through the membrane in order to achieve an equal concentration of fluid on both sides of the membrane.
A freshwater fish has a higher concentration of fluid than that in which it lives.
Since the beginning of time, fish have undergone the step neccesary to live and flourish in their watery environment.
groups.msn.com /FreshwaterAquariumsandFish/let39stalkaboutfish.msnw   (773 words)

  
 Marbled Hatchetfish - Carnegiella strigata
They love to be in the safety of a small swarm, always staying right under the surface.
Marbled Hatchetfish seem to "confuse" tankmates when first introduced.
One time, I introduced 10 hatchetfish to a community tank, where two small angelfish killed all of them in a matter of hours.
www.aquahobby.com /gallery/e_carneg.php   (357 words)

  
 Hatchetfish Printout- Enchanted Learning Software
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.zoomschool.com /subjects/fish/printouts/Hatchetfishprintout.shtml   (156 words)

  
 Aquarium Fish for the Beginner and the Expert B2
Brackish water conditions can be obtained by mixing freshwater with saltwater at a ratio of 3:1.
Maintenance on a brackish set-up is much the same as a freshwater aquarium.
The only one of the group fit for the community freshwater tank is the Molly.
members.aol.com /buddyri/aquarium/page3B2.htm   (1381 words)

  
 Freshwater Fish, Characins, Tetras, Hatchetfish, Headstanders, Silver Dollars
Hatchetfish are known to break the surface of the water and "fly" after their prey using their large pectoral fins as "wings"!
Most Characins are schooling fish so they do better in a community aquarium with lots of buddies to hang out with.
You can supplement this with additional proteins such as flworms, bloodworms, or even brine shrimp for those that are carnivorous.
animal-world.com /encyclo/fresh/characins/characin.htm   (370 words)

  
 Adelaide Aquariums fish information pages: Characins 2 - other characins
Hatchetfish are a distinctively shaped fish with a deep body and wing-like pectoral fins.
Hatchetfish need a tank with swimming room and like astrong current.
The tank must be covered as they are excellent jumpers.
www.adelaideaquariums.com.au /Faqs/freshwater/fish/characins.asp   (1428 words)

  
 Amazon.com: "Carnivorous Temperature": Key Phrase page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
COMMON HATCHETFISH (Gasteropelecus sternicia) Family: Gasteropelecidae Distribution: Brazil, Guyana, Surinam Size: 2112 inches Food: Carnivorous Temperature:...
They are a close relative of the marbled hatchetfish.
Freshwater Aquariums in Your Life by Amanda Pisani (Series Editor)
www.amazon.com /phrase/Carnivorous-Temperature   (466 words)

  
 The Fishes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
This, too, would be an unusual shape in a freshwater environment, although pupfish come close.
Topminnows, killifish, freshwater hatchetfish, halfbeaks, and flying fish are examples of surface-oriented fishes.
Deep-bodied fish include all the compressiform types, and are found widely in places where the ability to make tight, close turns is of value, such as rock reefs, coral reefs, thickly vegetated areas, and schools.
chamisa.freeshell.org /fish.htm   (5265 words)

  
 FAMILIES - Detail   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
See Wiest, 1995 and Weitzman and Palmer, 1996 for discussions of their jumping abilities.
Freshwater hatchetfish are found in Panama and all countries of South America except Chile.
The family consists of three genera and nine species, ranging in standard length from 21.5 - 68 mm.
www.fishbase.org /Summary/FamilySummary.cfm?Id=109   (319 words)

  
 Algone.com - Freshwater fish habitats
The Amazon might be the best known whitewater river.
Fish suited for aquariums can be found in the slow moving parts namely Piranhas, Oscars, Angelfish, and Hatchetfish.
Open spaces and driftwood with a clay substrate are well suited.
www.algone.com /freshwater_habitats.php   (955 words)

  
 AquaBid.com - Sell Your Item
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Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the AquaBid.com User Agreement and Privacy Policy.
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 FeedBomb: Tropical Aquarium Fish
Their diet is almost exclusively vegetarian and in captivity they will often eat all the plants in a...
The Cardinal Tetra is a freshwater tropical fish and likes warm (72- 79 degrees F), soft (hardness less than 6 dGH) and acidic water (pH of around 6.0).
The Cardinal Tetra is a schooling fish and in my opinion should not be kept in groups of less than six.
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 Printable Version of .: Tropical Aquarium Fish :. Tropical Aquariums | Freshwater Aquarium Fish and Aquatic Plants, RSS ...
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Originating in the Tapajós River basin in South America, this somewhat round-shaped silver fish with slight red-tinged anal fin is mostly found in tanks kept by fish-keeping hobbyists.
The male reaches 5 cm length and it has a higher and sharper dorsal fin than the female.
feeds2read.net /Print/6122/Tropical-Aquarium-Fish   (500 words)

  
 Gasteropelecidae
CHARACINS GASTEROPELECIDAE FAMILY The Gasteropelecidae or freshwater Hatchetfish
Characins / Gasteropelecidae / Marbled Hatchetfish Marbled Hatchetfish Carnegiella
Freshwater Fish Species in Paraguay River [South America]
www.mongabay.com /topics/Gasteropelecidae.htm   (298 words)

  
 Hatchetfish [Archive] - MyFishTank.Net
01-25-2001, 05:29 PM I have had two hatchetfish, both have managed to commit suicide by jumping out of a very small space in the back of the aquarium hood andnbsp; :(
05-19-2001, 02:29 PM I'd say not to keep the hatchetfish in that tank.
The hatchetfish are from the Amazon river and they have a much lower pH there.
www.myfishtank.net /forum/archive/t-716.html   (264 words)

  
 Fish Stats, aquarium tropical freshwater fish   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
This page will give a quick "at a glance" statistics for many of the most commonly kept aquarium fish.
Most photos are from the: Eyewitness Handbooks: Aquarium Fish; The visual guide to more than 500 marine and freshwater fish varieties, by Dick Mills.
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badmanstropicalfish.com /fish_stats/characins.html   (59 words)

  
 Carnegiella Marthae
Characins / Gasteropelecidae / Black-winged Hatchetfish Black-winged Hatchetfish
Freshwater Fish Species in Madeira River [West Brazil]
Information on tropical freshwater fish including species descriptions, tips on aquarium care, and more.
www.mongabay.com /topics/Carnegiella_Marthae.htm   (127 words)

  
 Freshwater Fish Compatibility Chart - putting fish together
Freshwater Fish Compatibility Chart - putting fish together
The chart below contains most of the more common freshwater fish that you will
I have divided the list into 3 categories of behavior, and
www.auspet.com /fish08.html   (189 words)

  
 ipedia.com: List of freshwater aquarium fish species Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
A vast number of species of fish have been successfully kept in the home aquarium.
List of freshwater aquarium fish species Article - ipedia.com
This list gives only some of the most commonly-kept species.
www.ipedia.com /list_of_freshwater_aquarium_fish_species.html   (111 words)

  
 Pet Handbook - Complete guide to pets and pet care » Common Hatchetfish
Pet Handbook - Complete guide to pets and pet care » Common Hatchetfish
Fish » Freshwater Breeds of Fish » Common Hatchetfish
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