Common Hatchetfish
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Characiformes
Gasteropelecidae
Gasteropelecus
Gasteropelecus sternicla
Gasteropelecus sternicla, the common hatchetfish, is known to naturally occur in the Amazon river basin and most of its tributaries. Most of the scientific expeditions that have collected this particular… More »
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The hatchetfish, known to science as Argyropelecus gigas, gets its name from the distinct hatchet-like shape of its body. Hatchetfishes live in the deep ocean at depths down to 4500 feet. They are a small fish growing up to only 4 inches in length. ... Content on this page requires a newer version of Adobe Flash Player.
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I have 2 hatchet fish in a fully planted 20 gallon tank, my female is silver and male is a common hatchet. I find that the common hatchet is much more bold than the silver one. I am going to move them into my 125 gallon tank with some marble hatchets soon.
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Information on all types of freshwater fish, aquarium setup, diseases and more! ... In my experience, hatchet fish are indestructible. I have two that have survived all the cruelties that an inexperienced person can unleash on them and have survived where all others have fallen... Literally.
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From: orrmate ; Date:10/13/2001 ; I have 2 normal hatchet fish which aren't marbled but are just the same. They just look like pennies and are great fish to keep!!!!!!!!!!!
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I have four silver hatchet fish. I originally started with just two of them, and one refused to eat anything, and started to develop white patches on its top fins, I took it back to the pet store and bought three more. ... I have four hatchet fish. They usually stay at the top of the tank and lay their eggs on floating...
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This little fish is of so bizarre an appearance that once seen it could hardly be mistaken for any other species yet known from our Gulf, or for any that is likely to stray thither, unless one of its own tribe.[49] Its body is very thin sidewise, with its forward part a little less than three ... Prev  HATCHET FISHES.
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This fish has a tendency to be quite timid if no cover is supplied. Like many fish plants cover is almost essential and open swimming areas should be provided. This fish is relatively friendly and is fine to keep in a community tank with good filtration. ... Common name - Hatchet Fish...
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