Silver halfbeak white

The White Silver Halfbeak is a small surface fish native to Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It is easily recognizable by its elongated, beak-like lower jaw, its sleek silver body, and its calm yet lively behavior at the surface. This fish is interesting to observe due to its fast swimming and social interactions.

Key Information:

• Adult size: 5 to 7 cm

• Temperature: 24 to 28 °C

• pH: 6.5 to 7.5

• GH: 5 to 15 °dGH

• Minimum aquarium: 60 to 80 liters (long and well-covered)

• Behavior: rather peaceful, but males can be territorial with each other

• Diet: carnivorous — enjoys insects, worms, shrimp, and live or frozen floating food

This fish lives at the surface and can jump easily, so a lid is essential. It prefers calm, well-planted tanks with little current. It is best kept in small groups with a single male or several females to avoid conflicts.

The White Silver Halfbeak is an original and discreet fish that is well-suited for patient aquarists looking for less common species.