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Celebes halfbeak

Celebes halfbeak

Care requirements

  • Minimum tank 30-inch-long covered aquarium for a small group
  • Adult size Up to about 3.5 in (9 cm)
  • Temperature 73–77°F (23–25°C)
  • Water chemistry pH 6.5–7.5 · GH 6–12 dGH · freshwater
  • Ammonia and nitrite 0 ppm

Housing & compatibility

Leave open space at the surface and add floating plants to break sight lines between males. Provide steady, gentle flow and keep the lid secure.

Diet

Feed at the surface with small live or frozen foods, such as daphnia, baby brine shrimp or fruit flies. Offer small floating prepared foods if accepted.

Species notes

Celebes halfbeak (Nomorhamphus liemi). This surface-dwelling livebearer comes from Sulawesi.

Reference photo by Guérin Nicolas (messages). Original photo · CC BY-SA 3.0

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