Blue Spotted Half Beak
General
- Geographic Origin:
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Myanmar (Burma)
- Philippines
- Latin Name: Hemiramphus far, dermogenys pusilla
- Other Names & Variants:
- spotted halfbeak
- spipefish
- wrestling halfbeak
Characteristics
- Colors: Blue , Green , Silver
- Lifespan: 0 - 0.0 years
- Average Size: 4.4 inches
- Temperament: Communal
- Breeding Style: Live Bearer
- Substrate Preference: More research required
- Swim Zone: Top
Foods
The following foods are recommended for Blue Spotted Half Beak.
- Bloodworms (live)
- Brine Shrimp (live)
Water Parameters
Parameters below are based on research and fish keeping experience. Note that fish bred in captivity can adjust to different water parameters over time. Local selection may differ.
- Water Flow Preference: Slow
- pH:
6.5 - 8.0
- Temperature: 70.0°F - 86.0°F
Tank Mates
Below are recommended tank mates based on characteristics, behavior and water parameters.
- Angel Fish
- Apistogramma - Orange Flash
- Bleeding Heart Tetra
- Bristlenose Pleco
- Bronze Corydora
- Congo Tetra
- Dwarf Petricola Catfish
- Electric Yellow Cichlid
- Glass Catfish
- Golden Red Eye Goby
- Leopard Frog Pleco
- Orange Head Rams
- Orange Rabbit Snail
- Redeye Tetra
- Red Lizard Whiptail Catfish
- Snowball Pleco
- Sterbai Corydora
- Vampire Shrimp
- Yo Yo Botia