Overview
The Marble Hatchetfish (Carnegiella strigata) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its silver-brown, dark marble pattern coloration. Surface dweller. Surface.
Origin & Appearance
Origin: Amazon Basin.
Colors: Silver-Brown, Dark marble pattern.
Body Shape: Compressiform (laterally flat). Typical adult dimensions: 4.5 x 0.7 x 2.5.
Sexual Dimorphism: Minimal.
Tank & Water Requirements
| Min Tank Size | 20 gallons |
| Temperature | 75–82°F |
| pH Range | 5.5–7 |
| Water Hardness (GH) | 2-10 |
| Bioload | low |
| Oxygen Demand | low |
| Plant Safe | yes |
| Aquarium Position | Surface |
Behavior & Activity
Surface specialist; hangs at waterline; powered leaps above surface using wing-like pectoral fins; delicate
Speed: 45/100Aggression: 1/10diurnalSchooling (6+)
Breeding
Difficult; surface egg scatterer
Common Diseases
💊 Ich
Expert Notes
Surface dweller; sensitive