Exotic Hatchet Fish - Golden 3cm

Exotic Hatchet Fish - Golden 3cm

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Exotic Hatchet Fish - Golden 3cm

Exotic Hatchet Fish - Golden 3cm

29.00 AUD 21.95 AUD
Exotic Hatchet Fish - Golden 3cm

Exotic Hatchet Fish - Golden 3cm

29.00 AUD 21.95 AUD
Size: 1 fish
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✅Most freshwater fish like to hang out in the lower two-thirds of the aquarium, so it can be hard to fill in the upper third with some activity. Enter the hatchetfish. This top-dwelling nano fish has a very unique appearance that looks even cooler when you have a large school darting around just beneath the water surface. However, they have some special care requirements to be aware of, so let’s take a closer look at this interesting oddball.

✅What are the different types of hatchet fish? Several species are sold at local fish stores, but their availability may be seasonal. They usually range from 1–2.5 inches (2.5–6 cm) long, so we have listed them roughly in order of smallest to biggest size.

  • Pygmy hatchetfish (Carnegiella myersi)
  • Blackwing hatchetfish (Carnegiella marthae)
  • Marbled hatchetfish (Carnegiella strigata)
  • Silver hatchetfish (Gasteropelecus levis)
  • Common hatchetfish (Gasteropelecus sternicla)
  • Spotted hatchetfish (Gasteropelecus maculatus)
  • Platinum or spotfin hatchetfish (Thoracocharax stellatus)

While some species like the common hatchetfish are now available as captive-bred or tank-raised, most hatchetfish are caught from the wild. By the time they travel from the wholesaler to the fish store, they may be underfed with weakened immune systems, making them more susceptible to disease. Ask the fish store how long they’ve had the hatchetfish, watch them eat, and observe their behavior before making a purchase.

We strongly recommend that you always quarantinehatchetfish, feed them lots of high-quality foods, and proactively treat them with the trio of quarantine medications if possible. Hatchetfish are prone to ich or white spot disease, which is easily cured with Aquarium Solutions Ich-X. Also, wild-caught fish often have internal parasites like tapeworms, so treat them with Fritz ParaCleanse and then treat them again two weeks later to eliminate any worm eggs that hatched.

What fish can live with hatchet fish? Avoid keeping hatchetfish with other fish that are aggressive, large enough to eat them, or fast-swimming and able to outcompete them for food. They do best with tank mates that are similar-sized and peaceful, such as tetras and corydoras catfish. South American dwarf cichlids like German blue rams and Apistogramma cichlids are also fine because they occupy the lower half of the tank, while hatchetfish stay up above.

What fish can live with hatchet fish? Avoid keeping hatchetfish with other fish that are aggressive, large enough to eat them, or fast-swimming and able to outcompete them for food. They do best with tank mates that are similar-sized and peaceful, such as tetras and corydoras catfish. South American dwarf cichlids like German blue rams and Apistogramma cichlids are also fine because they occupy the lower half of the tank, while hatchetfish stay up above.

What Do Hatchetfish Eat?

One of the main problems that fishkeepers have with hatchetfish, especially as they get bigger, is underfeeding because they really prefer to eat from the water surface and do not like swimming down to get sinking foods. In the wild, they use their small, upward-facing mouths to feed on insects and zooplankton. Therefore, feed tiny foods that float for a long time, and decrease water flow near the surface so the food won’t sink as quickly. Good floating foods include high-quality flakes, floating pellets, freeze-dried foods, and live baby brine shrimp that tend to swim toward the aquarium light.

 

 

✅ Size: from 3.5cm

Limited Quantity Available - Will Sell out Fast!

Note:
We can’t ship Livestock and Live Plants to WA and TAS due to State Restrictions. Kindly check out our DOA and other policies before purchase!!

What to Expect from Us
All Aquatic plants and animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee!!
 

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Shipping and DOAs Policy
Shipping and DOAs Policy
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Important Notes:
Our goal is to use the fastest delivery service possible, although the shipping fee may be higher, we always want our customers to be satisfied and make sure the livestock arrives at your door safe and healthy.

** DOA POLICY UPDATED AUGUST 02 2023

  • For any livestock, you have in your order. If there is any dead problem during transportation. You can send us an email and the video of you receiving the package, if there is more than 50% damage, we will send a replacement, and if less than 50% we will send store credit.

** Area do not ship.

  • Western Australia.
  • Tasmania.
  • Northern Territory.

** Shipping Unit.

  • Startrack premium for livestock and Auspost for others.

 

  • StarTrack Company - StarTrack best courier in Australia (StarTrack Courier Service company of Australia's post office).
  • Auspost – Australia Post (Australia's national postal service provider).

 

  • We only ship from Monday to Wednesday. 
  • Any orders you make from noon Wednesday onward will be processed the next Monday.
  • All orders from Monday to noon of Wednesday will be shipped out in the same week.
  • For any livestock you have in your order, we will ship them via express services such as Toll and Startrack Premium. This will usually take 24 - 48 hours to reach you. (after leaving our workshop)

** How long is the shipping time for livestock?

  • Shipping time is 24-48 hours for live goods.

** For other shipping.

  • If you choose express shipping will be 1-3 days for business and 5-7 days for standard shipping.
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Micro Aquatic Care Instructions
Micro Aquatic Care Instructions
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Our shop always delivers healthy shrimp and fish with the best color of their own.

However, the shrimp and fish you receive may be discolored and the reason of this issue is strong vibration during transportation and they're not be fed during the transport period

To handle this problem we highly recommend to you:

🚩Let the fish relax helps them adapt to any changes in water temperature in the tank. Also prevents pH shock - an imbalance between the water in the shop tank and your tank.

🚩Place the fish bag in a cool, corner, and dark place. Prevent the bag from being bumped, slipped, or dropped. This'll give your new fish a good recovery and acclimatization after a shaky ride from the shop to your home. 

🚩Feed your old fish first to distract them, preventing them from bullying your new fish.

🚩Your new aquarium tank should have a pH of zero ammonia and chlorine before adding new fish.

🚩Turn off the lights, reduce the glare in the room, or limit the light entering the aquarium. This will help the new fish not be stressed.

  • Providing them with excellent water quality, giving them a good environment, and feeding them.
  • Fish that live in exceptional-quality water conditions shine brighter and are far more vibrant
  • Use water conditioner
  • A water conditioner is essential for a healthy tank and colorful, lively fish.
  • Provide good filtration
  • Perform weekly water changes
  • Perform weekly maintenance
  • Provide correct temperatures:
  1. Aquarium size
  2. Safe retreats
  3. Lighting
  4. Tank mates
  5. Species numbers
  • Color Enhancing Fish Food
  • Color Enhancing Vegetables, Fruit, Herbs, And Other Things:
  1. Bell peppers
  2. Bok choy
  3. Kale
  4. Winter squash
  5. Broccoli
  6. Collards
  7. Pumpkin
  8. Mustard greens
  • Crushed and Powdered Herbs are a good diet supplement:
  1. Turmeric
  2. Garlic
  3. Basil
  4. Coriander
  5. Parsley
  • Healthy social environment-Making sure the social environment is balanced
  • Premium fish food – using a variety of foods provides your fish with essential vitamins and minerals, keeping them healthy
  • Spirulina, for example, is a type of algae known to enhance pigment in fish naturally
  • Bloodworms, brine shrimp, and krill are other natural color-enhancing foods.
  • LED lighting – available in many color spectrums, LED lighting is another way of enhancing fish hue.
  • Vitamin supplements – adding supplements to your fish diet can also help improve their coloring.
  • Using the Art of Color to Enhance Fish Pigmentation in an Aquarium
  • Contrasting colors in an aquarium is a great way to make the tank ‘pop’ with life and vitality
  • Choosing the gravel, plants, and decorations for the tank
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