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Forest Halfbeak
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The Forest Halfbeak gets its name from the small clear forest streams it inhabits in Thailand. This halfbeak is wild-caught and has more color than other half beaks. You should have some brine shrimp and other small live food available since these fish sometimes require transitioning to flake food. The forest halfbeak is a surface dweller in the aquarium and very rare in the trade.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Hemirhamphodon pogognathus |
| Origin | Thailand and Malaysia |
| Care Level | Moderate |
| Temperament | Peaceful (males spar) |
| Adult Size | Up to 4" |
| Lifespan | 5 years |
| Diet | Carnivore (small meaty foods) |
| Water Temperature | 72–80°F |
| pH | 6.0–7.0 |
| Group Size | Does best in a group |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 2" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Halfbeaks live at the surface, so give them floating plants and a tight-fitting lid, since they jump. They are easily startled, so avoid sudden movements around the tank.
Feeding: Offer small floating foods like flake and frozen brine shrimp once or twice a day. New fish may only take frozen foods at first.
Tankmates: They get along with peaceful fish that swim lower in the tank, such as rasboras, corydoras and gouramis. Males may spar with each other.
Breeding: Halfbeaks are livebearers. Adults will eat the babies, so floating plants give them a place to hide.
Good to know: Forest halfbeaks have more color on their fins than most halfbeaks.
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