Carnegiella myersi

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Pygmy Hatchetfish
Pygmy Hatchetfish
Species	Carnegiella myersi
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	37.854 liters 37,854.118 mL 10 US Gallons (37.9L)
Size	0.866 in 2-2.2 cm (0.8-0.9")
pH	5.5 - 6.5
Temp.	296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 299.15 K 78.8 °F 538.47 °R23 -26 °C (73.4-78.8°F)
Water Hardness	10-20
Stocking Ratio	1:3 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Carnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	3-5 years

Contents 1 Alternative names 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 External links

[edit] Alternative names

Pygmy Hatchetfish, Myers Hatchetfish, Glass Hatchetfish

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Peaceful shoaling fish, should be kept in groups of 6 or more.

[edit] Diet

More detail on diet...

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Entirely top-dwelling fish, known to jump out the water when startled.

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• FishGeeks