Difficulty - Intermediate
Personality: Peaceful
Latin Name: Gasteropelecus levis
Common Names: Silver Hatchet
Adult full size: 2.5”
Minimum Tank Size: 15 gallons
Water Parameters: Neutral
Safe for Planted Tanks: Yes
Foods: Flakes, Floating Micro Pellets, Mini Bloodworms

This is a very popular schooling fish in freshwater aquaria. Silver Hatchets originate from the lower Amazon river basin, and are perfect for a peaceful community tank. They are surface dwelling fish that prefer dense vegetation. Silver Hatchets are known for their ability to jump out of water when startled, so a very tight fitted tank cover (with no open area) is a must. They cannot be mixed with anything aggressive or predatory.

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