Marbled Hatchetfish

Carnegiella strigata, the Marbled Hatchetfish, is the most commonly kept dwarf hatchetfish species, found throughout the Amazon and Orinoco basins. Its warm brown marbled patterning across a cream base makes it one of the most attractively marked hatchetfish. At just 3.5 cm, it is suitable for smaller aquariums but still requires a very secure lid due to its powerful jumping ability.

Water: 23–28°C, pH 5.5–7.0, soft and slightly acidic water. Tank: 60 L minimum; secure lid essential; floating plants such as amazon frogbit provide security. Feeding: Floating micro-pellets, freeze-dried insects and live fruit flies or micro-worms. Behaviour: Peaceful nano surface-dweller; keep 6+; sensitive to water quality changes. Compatibility: Ideal with small peaceful mid-water and bottom-dwelling fish.