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Found in tropical, subtropical and temperate waters of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans, marine hatchetfishes range in size from Polyipnus danae at 2.8 cm (1.1 in) to the c.12 cm (4.7 in)-long giant hatchetfish (Argyropelecus gigas).
Dec 17, 2020 · Learn how to keep and care for four common types of hatchetfish, native to Central and South America. Find out their behavior, appearance, habitat, tank mates, and diet tips.
May 15, 2020 · Learn about the hatchetfish, a freshwater fish that can fly using its wing-like fins. Find out its characteristics, origin, colors, tankmates, diet, breeding, and more.
Dec 12, 2022 · Learn everything you need to know about hatchetfish, a unique and peaceful freshwater fish from South America. Find out the different types, sizes, colors, and care requirements of these fish and how to keep them happy and healthy in your aquarium.
The freshwater hatchetfish are a family, Gasteropelecidae, of ray-finned fish from South and Central America. The common hatchetfish is the most popular member among fish keeping hobbyists. The family includes three genera: Carnegiella (four species), Gasteropelecus (three species), and Thoracocharax (two species).
Mar 3, 2023 · Silver hatchetfish are peaceful fish that can live with other small, sociable fish in a community tank. Since Silver hatchetfish spend most of their time at the water surface or in the upper area of the water column, midwater and bottom-dwelling fish are good tank mates.
Meet the hatchetfish. Hatchetfish are well camouflaged. Like many deep sea fishes, they have light-producing organs in rows along their bellies. These organs shine a pale blue light that matches daylight filtering down from above, and hides them from predators below.
