Celebes Halfbeak (Nomorhamphus liemi)

Celebes Halfbeak

Nomorhamphus liemi

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

95 Litres (25 US G.)

Size

6.4-8.9cm (2.5-3.5 ")

sg

1 - 1.015

pH

6 - 8

Temp.

22 -27 °C (71.6-80.6°F)

Water Hardness

5-12 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:3 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

2-3 years

Habitat

Indonesia

Family

Hemiramphidae

This animal is available captive bred

Additional names

Additional scientific names

Nomorhamphus liemi liemi, Nomorhamphus liemi snijdersi

Origin

Asia in Celebes, Indonesia.

Tank compatibility

A very good community fish, but do NOT put 2 males in the same tank as they will fight. Otherwise, relatively peaceful with other non-predatory fish like Platys, Guppies, and Corydoras.

Diet

The Celebes Halfbeak is an omnivore and will eat insects, crustaceans and flake food.

Feeding regime

Feed 2-3 times a day.

Environment specifics

The Celebes Halfbeak will accept a wide variety of environments, but it would be appreciated if you added some decorations.

Behaviour

Generally a peaceful fish, but don't put 2 or more males together, or they will end up killing each other.

Identification

Very similar to its relatives, the Wrestling Halfbeak and Needle Nose Gar, which have slender bodies and a sharp snout sticking out.

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors:
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