The Silver Hatchet Fish is a peaceful and timid fish that makes a great addition to any community setup. They are usually top swimming fish but once in a while they would dive to the bottom. They are also known for jumping so cover glass is a must. Great fish and a must try fish.
Common Name	Silver Hatchet Fish, Common Hatchetfish
Scientific Name	Gasteropelecus Sternicla
Size	6.5cm
Origin	Amazon Basin, Peruvian Basin, Middle Amazon, The Guianas and Venezuela
Tank Setup	Community Setup
Temperature	24 – 28 degrees
Feeding	Omnivore, generally eats all kinds of foods, from live to frozen and can be taught to eat flakes and granules, the food must be floating otherwise they will find it hard to eat, because of the way their mouth is.
Gender	Hard to tell but from above the females are more plump.