Scientific Name:Gasteropelecus sternicla
Common Names: Hatchet, Common Hatchetfish, Silver Hatchetfish, River Hatchetfish Family: Gasteropelecidae
Origin: Brazil, Guyana, Surinam
Adult Size: 2.5 inches (6.5 cm)
Social: Peaceful, suitable for community tanks
Lifespan: 5 years
Tank Level: Top dweller
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallon
Diet: Carnivore, prefers insects
Breeding: Egglayer - not bred in captivity
Care: Intermediate
pH: 6.0 - 7.0
Hardness: up to 15 dGH
Temperature: 73-81 F (23-27 C)