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HALFBEAK
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THE FISH
Halfbeak
Dermogenys pusilla
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This fish is unique in that it bears live young. It is suitable for the community tank, but a number of them should be kept together. This is a lively surface swimmer, providing you with hours of entertainment. It can be kept with some salt in the water.
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The male fish grows to around 5 cm while the female grows to around 6.5 cm.
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See recommended sera Foods below,
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FOOD
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| SEXING |
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The anal fin of the male has evolved to some extent into a reproductive organ.
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The females have a gestation period lasting around 8 weeks. They have around a dozen quite large fry, around 1 cm in size. The young start to take on the adult form after around 5 weeks.
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The Fish
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