Hatchetfish

[Bombay]

I would like to add some hatchetfish to my tank.  I have a 46 g with ph 7.8 and hardness around 10 or 179 ppm.  Will hatchetfish do well in my tank?  If so, which type?  Any comments about hatchetfish are appreciated.
Bombay

 

[johnc]

its hard to say...hatchetfish are a native of south america nad the oH in their natural waters is usually lower, in the acidic range...if you were going to keep hatchets, i would say to at least get your pH more toward neutral...you can always try, but they will do better with a pH lower than what yours is right now..also, make sure your tankis well covered when you get them

 

[TwistNiN]

I have had two hatchetfish, both have managed to commit suicide by jumping out of a very small space in the back of the aquarium hood  

 

[fishboy]

Sorry to hear that :'( As you probably know now that hatchets are very good jumpers.Keep your tank covered at all times.I had a accident with some before too. :'(

 

[discusaquarium]

[glow=Navy,strength,width]I'd say not to keep the hatchetfish in that tank. The hatchetfish are from the Amazon river and they have a much lower pH there. The water there is usually about 6.5 maybe even lower. Hope I could help. 8)
Joe[/glow]

 

[Pufferfish115]

Yeah they sure will jump out.  If they see any light at the top you better believe that will find a way to get out of it.  They need brackish water.  I have 2 in with a few of my puffers and a small school of scats.

 

[Matt Nace]

;D
.....4 monthes later.........

Wonder what he decided?

 

[discusaquarium]

hmmmm....... ;Dlol

 

[Kristin]

   i hear they aree also very delicate and get picked on by alot of other fish. doesn't sound like a good choice for your tank, but that is just my opinion. if you HAVE to have one like I HAVE to have my angels even though i have hard water, you can get chemicals to lower the PH, but you will have to check the water constantly because it will gradually work it's way back up.