Live fish · WA only
Albino Common Hatchetfish (Gasteropelecus sternicla)

A deep bodied surface skimmer that can jump, so keep a lid on.

Care levelModerate
EasyModerateExpert
Water temperature23 to 27°C
18°C32°C
Group sizeKeep 6 or more
Adult size6cm
LivesTop
DietOmnivore
SuitsCommunity tanksLidded tanks

Albino Common Hatchetfish

Gasteropelecus sternicla4.6(26)reviews
Moderate carePeacefulKeep 6+
$59.95each, incl. GST
Low stock: available in store only

We have 1 left, so we keep them for customers who visit. 1736 Albany Highway, Kenwick. Open Tue to Sat, 12pm to 6pm

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Live fish delivery, WA only$35 Perth metro and Mandurah, $65 rest of WA. One fee covers your whole order, plants and dry goods included. Sent overnight on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to a street address (no PO Boxes).
Free pickup in KenwickOpen Tue to Sat, 12pm to 6pm

A deep bodied surface skimmer that can jump, so keep a lid on.

Care levelModerate
EasyModerateExpert
Water temperature23 to 27°C
18°C32°C
Group sizeKeep 6 or more
Adult size6cm
LivesTop
DietOmnivore
SuitsCommunity tanksLidded tanks

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About this fish

Albino Hatchetfish is a great pick for planted aquariums, chosen for colour, movement, and personality.

Why you will love it

  • Surface schooling fish
  • Approx size in store: nan
  • Works best as a feature fish with calm tankmates
  • Community

Care requirements

  • Care level: Moderate
  • Adult size: 6 cm
  • Temperature: 23 to 27°C
  • pH: 6.0 to 7.5
  • Swimming level: Top
  • Minimum group size: 6+
  • Tip: A tight-fitting lid is recommended

Feeding: Offer a varied diet. A quality staple (flake or micro-pellet) plus frozen foods (brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworm) several times per week keeps colour and condition strong. For algae grazers, include wafers and blanched veg.

Compatibility: Best with peaceful, similarly sized tankmates. Avoid fin-nippers with long-finned species and avoid aggressive fish with shy species.

School of Scape quality: We select healthy fish and recommend acclimation and stable parameters for best results.

How your fish arrive

Packed in oxygen filled bags inside an insulated box and sent overnight by air express on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Live arrival

8 hour live arrival guarantee. If a fish arrives dead or clearly stressed from transit, contact us within 8 hours of delivery with photos of the fish in the original sealed bag, and we will replace or refund it. Freight is not refundable, and someone needs to be home to accept the delivery. Remote far north WA (Gascoyne, Pilbara and Kimberley) is sent at your own risk.

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Delivery and returns

Free delivery over $100 in WA and $150 elsewhere in Australia. Free pickup from our Kenwick store, Tue to Sat, 12pm to 6pm.

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