| Family: | Gasteropelecidae |
| Species: |
Gasteropelecus maculatus |
| Common Name: |
Spotted hatchetfish |
| Size: | Up to 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) |
| Habitat: | Central and South America: Eastern Panama through western Colombia. |
| Min Tank Size: | 20 gallon long or larger for schools. |
| Diet: | Omnivorous, will accept most flake foods, frozen, live and freeze-dried. |
| Behavior: | Active and peaceful schooling fish, should be kept in groups of 6 or more. |
| Water: | Water Chemistry not critical, temperature 71 – 82°F (22 – 28°C) pH 6.0-7.0 dH range: 2 – 15 |
| Care: | Medium, keep in schools. Tight cover needed. |
| Communities: | Excellent, with similar sized and active fish. |
| Suitability: | Good, with care. |
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