Scientific Name(s): Carnegiella strigata, Carnegiella strigata fasciata, Carnegiella strigata marowini, Carnegiella strigata strigata, Carnegiella strigata surinamensis, Carnegiella strigata vesca, Carnegiella vesca, Gasteropelecus fasciatus, Gasteropelecus strigatus

Common Name(s): Marbled Hatchetfish, Marbled Hatchet Fish

Family: Gasteropelecidae

Species Type: Characins

Maximum Size: 1.5 inches

Life Span: 4 years

Natural Habitat: South American rivers

Minimum Tank Size: 15 gallons

Tank Region: All over.

Possible Tank Mates: Other peaceful fish.

Breeding Information: Breeding may be difficult. A strict diet of fruit flies and mosquito larvae is recommended. Soft water is essential. Some floating plants should be kept in the darkened tank. The eggs are laid on these plants but frequently fall to the bottom. Remove the adults after breeding as they will eat the eggs.

Sexing Information: Females tend to be larger.

Diet: Carnivorous - does well with mosquito larvae, fruit flies or flake foods.

Temperment: Generally a peaceful schooling fish but may eat fry.

Common Diseases: None specific to species.