This marine aquarium fish is known as
Blackbarred Halfbeak and the correct latin name is
Hemiramphus far. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Halfbeaks family. (
e) Origin of this fish is
Indo-West Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
A peaceful fish.
Blackbarred Halfbeak can grow up to 45 cm what is approximately 17 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 5400cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 837 square inch. It is recommended to raise this species in fish tanks that are very large. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is easy to keep the Blackbarred Halfbeak fish. (
e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The suggested level of pH (a measure of the acidity/basicity) is between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for most marine fish.

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Document modified on Fri Dec 14 9:55:55 UTC 2007
Document created on Fri Dec 14 9:55:55 UTC 2007
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