- Scientific name : Nomorhamphus liemi
- Common name: Celebes halfbeak, Beakless halfbeak
- Group: Livebearers
- Habitat: Celebes (Sulawesi), Indonesia
- Size: Males:6 cm, females:8-9 cm
- Biotope: Shallow areas of fast-flowing fresh water streams with elevations from 2,000 to 4,000feet (615-1230 m) in Southeast Asia; Celebes (Sulawesi) in Indonesia.
- Social behavior: Társas, társaságkedvelő. A vízfelszín közelében úszik.
- Diet: Live, insects, mosquito larvae, small crustaceans, worms, flakes.
- Breeding: Easy
- Tank: Minimum 150 litres
- Population: 6-7 fishes for 100 litres
- Decoration: Floating plants
- Temperature: 22-27 °C
- pH: >7
- Hardness: >11,2NK°
Description: An elongated species with moderate lateral compression. The dorsal fin is set far back on thebody, near the caudal fin.The Celebes Halfbeak possess an immovable lower jaw that curls around, so that the tipfaces towards the rear of the fish.The upper jaw, which can be moved up and down, is smaller and shorter. Thecoloration varies, depending on where the specimen is found. Usually the body is silvery-green to silvery-brown.The fins are red with a black fringe around them. The iris may be bright green in color. A red and green line extends acrossthe lower jaw back through the body.
Condition the fish with Artemia, Drosophila , and mosquito larvae. A watertemperature of 75-79°F (24-26°C), a water hardness of 4-6 dH, and a pH of 6.5 is recommended. Pregnancy lasts anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks. From 9 to 15 young are born, each measuring about 1.5 cm (0.6"). The young or parents should be removed, for the parents will eat brood. Start feeding with Artemia and powdered foods.
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