Wrestling Halfbeak (Dermogenys pusilla)

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Wrestling Halfbeak

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Wrestling Halfbeak

Dermogenys pusilla

95 Litres (25 US G.)

5.1-7.6cm (2-3 ")

sg

1 - 1.006

pH

7.0 - 8.0

23.3-27.8°C (74 -82 °F)

6-18 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

3-4 years

Family

Hemiramphidae



Additional names

Wrestling Half Beak, Halfbeak, Malayan Halfbeak

Additional scientific names

Hemirhamphus pusillus, Hemiramphus fluviatilis


Origin[edit]

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.


Sexing[edit]

Male has yellow on his tail as well as a modified pectoral fin, and females do not.

Breeding[edit]

Live bearers. Female will release fry after 3 months.


Tank compatibility[edit]

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.


Diet[edit]

Can be weaned to many different kinds of food, but enjoy brine shrimp, and small insects such as flies.


Feeding regime[edit]

Feed once or twice a day.


Environment specifics[edit]

Needs many hiding places on the top of the tank like floating plants (ex. Elodia). The tank should be long and spacious.


Behaviour[edit]

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.


Identification[edit]

Looks like a Silver Needle Nose Gar, only much smaller, and only has half of a beak. A very slender and elongated fish.

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