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Dermogenys pusillus
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| Wrestling Halfbeak | |
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| Wrestling Halfbeak | |
| Species | Dermogenys pusillus |
| Family | Hemiramphidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 94.635 liters 94,635.295 mL 25 US Gallons (94.6L) |
| Size | 7.62 cm
2-3 " (5.1-7.6cm) |
| sg | 1 - 1.006 |
| pH | 7.0 - 8.0 |
| Temp. | 296.483 K 23.333 °C 533.67 °R 300.928 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-18 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-4 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Wrestling Half Beak, Halfbeak, Malayan Halfbeak
[edit] Synonyms
- Hemirhamphus pusillus
[edit] Sexing
- Male has yellow on his tail as well as a modified pectoral fin, and females do not.
[edit] Origin
- Found in slow-moving rivers, lakes and canals in Asia, from Thailand to Indonesia, including Myanmar, Bangladesh and India. Juveniles can be found in mangrove forests.
[edit] Breeding
- Live bearers. Female will release fry after 3 months.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Do not keep more than one male Halfbeak per tank. Should otherwise be relatively peaceful and suitable to be housed with other peaceful community fish including Platys and Guppies.
[edit] Diet
- Can be weaned to many different kinds of food, but enjoy brine shrimp, and small insects such as flies.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Needs many hiding places on the top of the tank like floating plants (ex. Elodia). The tank should be long and spacious.
[edit] Behaviour
- Mainly occupies the top levels of the tank. The males will fight to the death with other Halfbeaks. Females don't fight as much as males.
[edit] Identification
- Looks like a Silver Needle Nose Gar, only much smaller, and only has half of a beak. A very slender and elongated fish.
