| Family: | Hemiramphidae |
| Species: |
Dermogenys pusillus |
| Common Name: |
Wrestling Halfbeak |
| Size: | Females up to 2.8 inches (7 cm), males smaller. |
| Habitat: | Asia: streams and rivers in Indonesia, Java, Malaysia, Sumatra, and Thailand. |
| Min Tank Size: | 30″ twenty gallon long (75 Litre). Long is better than tall. |
| Diet: | Carnivorous. Surface feeder that prefers live but will take floating flake and freeze dried. |
| Behavior: | Males aggressive to each other. Keep 3 females to each male. OK with other tankmates. |
| Water: | Temperature range 70 to 86°F (21 to 30°C) pH range: 7.0 – 8.5; dH range: 6 – 18° |
| Care: | Easy once acclimated. Benefits from the addition of some aquarium salt. |
| Communities: | OK, Keep with other livebearers that can tolerate some salt. |
| Suitability: | Not the best for beginners. |
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