Celebes Halfbeak (Nomorhamphus liemi)
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Celebes Halfbeak
Nomorhamphus liemi
95 Litres (25 US G.)
6.4-8.9cm (2.5-3.5 ")
6 - 8
22 -27 °C (71.6-80.6°F)
5-12 °d
1:3 M:F
2-3 years
Family
Hemiramphidae
This animal is available captive bred
Contents
Additional names
Additional scientific names
- Nomorhamphus liemi liemi, Nomorhamphus liemi snijdersi
Origin
- Asia in Celebes, Indonesia.
Sexing
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This section requires expansion with: Methods for differentiating male and females. |
Tank compatibility
- A very good community fish, but do NOT put 2 males in the same tank as they will fight. Otherwise, relatively peaceful with other non-predatory fish like Platys, Guppies, and Corydoras.
Diet
- The Celebes Halfbeak is an omnivore and will eat insects, crustaceans and flake food.
Feeding regime
- Feed 2-3 times a day.
Environment Specifics
- The Celebes Halfbeak will accept a wide variety of environments, but it would be appreciated if you added some decorations.
Behaviour
- Generally a peaceful fish, but don't put 2 or more males together, or they will end up killing each other.
Identification
- Very similar to its relatives, the Wrestling Halfbeak and Needle Nose Gar, which have slender bodies and a sharp snout sticking out.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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