Wrestling Halfbeak
Dermogenys pusilla
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pH
7–8
Temperature
24–28 °C
Max size
7 cm
Min tank
75 L
Where to buy
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Avg. price
R35
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
A livebearing surface fish with an elongated lower jaw, sold in normal, albino and platinum forms. Needs a tight lid, calm surface water and small floating foods; slightly hard water suits it best.
Care guide
Keeping Wrestling Halfbeak healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
A minimum 75L aquarium suits Wrestling Halfbeak. Match décor to its natural habitat: planting, rockwork or open swimming room as needed.
Water parameters
Keep pH 7–8 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Micropredator — surface live and frozen foods. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Surface-dweller; males spar. Watch it at feeding time and at lights-out to see its real temperament in your tank.
Tankmates
Choose tankmates of similar size and temperament with the same water needs. Avoid fin-nippers and anything large enough to eat it.
Breeding
Breeding success with Wrestling Halfbeak depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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