Blue HatchetFish (Chela caeruleostigmata)

Scientific Name(s): Chela caeruleostigmata, Laubuca caeruleostigmata

 

Common Name(s): Blue Hatchetfish, Flying Barb, Leaping Barb, Siamese Hatchetfish

 

Family: Cyprinidae

 

Species Type: Cyprinids

 

Maximum Size: 3 inches

 

Life Span: 4 years

 

Natural Habitat: Asian Flood Plains

 

Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

 

Tank Region: Stays near the water surface.

 

Possible Tank Mates: Other peaceful fish

 

Description: A delicate species that is on the endangered species list. Rarely available in the aquarium industry these days. Pristine water conditions are required because these fish are sensitive to water quality problems.

 

Temperature Range 73°F - 80°F

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pH Range 6.5 - 7.5

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Hardness 5° - 15°

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Breeding Information: To induce breeding, feed heavy with live insects and/or mosquito larvae. Raise the tank temperature to about 80 degrees F and lower the water level to around 5 inches. Provide plants with small leaves for the fish to lay eggs on. Blue Hatchetfish are not cannibalistic so the parents can remain in the same tank with the eggs.

 

Sexing Information: No real way to determine gender visually.

 

Diet: Carnivorous - diet should include live insects and mosquito larvae but these fish will also accept protein based flake or pellet food.

 

Temperment: Peaceful schooling fish

 

Common Diseases: Sensitive to nitrates.

 

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Blue Hatchetfish (Chela caeruleostigmata)