Freshwater Halfbeak
Family:Hemiramphidae
Scientific Name:Dermogenys pusillus
Distribution:Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia
Size:Males up to 2 and one fourth inches (6 cm), females up to 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)
Temperature:64-72 F (18-22 C)
pH:neutral
Water hardness:hard
Feeding:They have a varied diet.
Suitability:It is good for a community tank but males can become aggressive.
Description:Their body is enlonged and they have a long lower jaw. Their color is silvery.
Breeding:The males have a gonopodium. They are typical live-bearers.
Comments:This fish needs 2-3 teaspoons of salt per 2 gallons (10 liters) of water.
