Familia: Gasteropelecidae
River Hatchetfish es un pecherraja de agua dulce originario de Sudamérica. Alcanza 3–4.4 cm; temperatura 23–27 °C.
Gasteropelecus sternicla is a Gasteropelecidae from South America. In the wild it prefers warm freshwater streams and lakes; in the aquarium it stays gentle, slightly skittish when kept too few. Plan on 3–4.4 cm of adult fish at 23–27 °C. In a community tank it pairs well with Small Corydoras.
Dificultad media. Gentle, slightly skittish when kept too few; Schools tightly; never keep below 6.
23–27 °C con estabilidad; pH 6–7, GH 5–19 dGH.
De adulto mide 3–4.4 cm. Vive middle of the water column, así que 25 L o más.
Mid-water omnivore; colour foods keep the red honest. Dos pequeñas comidas al día.
Gentle, slightly skittish when kept too few; Schools tightly; never keep below 6. Buenos compañeros: Small Corydoras — Share the lower water peacefully.No convive con Large or predatory fish — Tetras are snacks.
De Sudamérica: warm freshwater streams and lakes, con still to gentle current.
Riesgo bajo, aunque la tapa siempre es útil.
En acuario: egg-scatterer over fine plants; no parental care. Subtle external differences.