Wrestling Halfbeak
Dermogenys pusilla
Family: Zenarchopteridae • Origin: Various
Wrestling Halfbeak (Dermogenys pusilla) is a semi-aggressive other reaching 2.5 inches. Keep in groups of 3+. Minimum tank size: 10 gallons.
Min Tank
10 gal
Max Size
2.5"
Temperature
75-82°F
pH
7-8
Lifespan
4 years
School Size
3+
Swim Level
top
Hardness
5-15 dGH
semi-aggressiveintermediatecarnivoreschooling
Care Tips
- • Max size: 2.5 inches
- • Temperature: 75-82°F
- • pH: 7-8
- • Schooling — keep 3+ together
- • semi-aggressive temperament — choose tankmates carefully
Feeding: Standard carnivore diet. Accepts foods appropriate for Zenarchopteridae species.
Compatibility Notes: Typical semi-aggressive Zenarchopteridae species.
Tank Setup & Water Parameters
Tank Requirements
- Minimum Tank Size
- 10 gallons
- Recommended Tank Size
- 15 gallons
- Swimming Level
- top
- Minimum School Size
- 3+ fish
Water Parameters
- Temperature
- 75–82°F
- pH Range
- 7–8
- Hardness (dGH)
- 5–15
- Water Type
- freshwater
Behavior & Temperament
- Temperament
- semi-aggressive
- Aggression Level
- 3/5
- Schooling
- Yes
- Territorial
- Yes
- Fin Nipper
- No
- Predatory
- No
- Diet Type
- carnivore
- Growth Rate
- moderate
Typical semi-aggressive Zenarchopteridae species.
Breeding
- Breeding Type
- egg layer
- Breeding Difficulty
- moderate
- Lifespan
- 4 years
Ideal For
10 gallon
Compatible Tank Mates
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Black Skirt Tetra
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