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How do you keep halfbeaks in the aquarium? Dr Heok Hee Ng has the information you need.

These depend on the halfbeaks you keep, as members of the Hemiramphidae family live in habitats ranging from very acidic peat swamps to open ocean. I’ll deal with the freshwater species here as they are more commonly encountered in the trade.

Halfbeaks generally require plenty of swimming space and a steady but not too strong current. They should be kept moderately warm at 23-27°C/73-81°F, although excessive temperatures should be avoided as they are sensitive to dissolved oxygen levels.

They are also good jumpers, which they frequently do when alarmed, so a tight-fitting lid is necessary. They can be fed a variety of live and frozen food...