{"product_id":"golden-hatchet-fish-carnegiella-strigata-2-5cm","title":"Golden Hatchet Fish (Carnegiella strigata) 2.5cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eGolden Hatchet Fish is a peaceful, surface-dwelling schooling species prized for its unique hatchet-shaped body, shimmering golden coloration, and fascinating ability to glide above the water when startled. Native to the slow-moving streams and tributaries of the Amazon Basin, these elegant fish add movement and character to the upper levels of any well-maintained community aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Hatchets thrive in groups and display their best colors and natural behaviors when kept in schools of six or more. Their gentle temperament makes them excellent companions for small tetras, rasboras, dwarf cichlids, Corydoras, and other peaceful tropical species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCarnegiella strigata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Hatchet Fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 4.5cm (1.75\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-28°C (75-82°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5-7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchooling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, keep in groups of 6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Hatchet Fish readily accept high-quality flakes, micro pellets, and frozen foods. Supplementing their diet with mosquito larvae, daphnia, baby brine shrimp, and other small live or frozen foods will encourage vibrant coloration and optimal health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fish prefer a calm aquarium with subdued lighting, floating plants, and plenty of open swimming space near the surface. Because hatchetfish are excellent jumpers, a tightly fitting lid is essential. Dark substrates, driftwood, and tannin-rich water help replicate their natural habitat and bring out their beautiful golden tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Hatchet Fish are ideal for peaceful community aquariums and coexist well with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRasboras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApistogramma species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall peaceful gouramis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther non-aggressive community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid housing them with large, aggressive, or highly boisterous tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love Them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Unique hatchet-shaped body\u003cbr\u003e✔ Beautiful golden coloration\u003cbr\u003e✔ Peaceful community fish\u003cbr\u003e✔ Active surface swimmer\u003cbr\u003e✔ Excellent addition to Amazon biotope aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danshuiyu Indonesia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54545298817342,"sku":"25018361017342","price":11.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/5104\/3390\/files\/placeholder_59d07062-3911-4601-907e-0c693f2adf90.png?v=1790972229","url":"https:\/\/yourlocalfishstore.com\/products\/golden-hatchet-fish-carnegiella-strigata-2-5cm","provider":"Your Local Fish Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}