Silver Halfbeak
Dermogenys pusilla
Also sold as Wrestling Halfbeak.
Surface-dwelling livebearing fish with a distinctive long lower jaw (halfbeak). Males can be aggressive with each other. Surface predator — eats insects and small invertebrates.
More than a design — your whole aquarium, handled
Skapelab plans the scape and everything you need to build and run it.
A design for your tankA hand-illustrated layout, sized to your exact tank and skill level.
Stocking picked for youCompatible fish & invertebrates, chosen and quantified for the tank.
Exact shopping listEvery plant, stone and piece of gear — with how much of each to buy.
Step-by-step setupSubstrate, cycling, planting and stocking, in the right order.
Care & remindersA maintenance schedule with reminders when each task comes due.
Water-test logbookLog your parameters and track the tank on your own dashboard.
Care at a glance
livebearerType
3"Adult size
20 galMinimum tank
4+Group size
semi_aggressiveTemperament
72-82°FTemperature
7.0-8.0pH
8-20GH
carnivore — surface insectsDiet
topSwimming zone
moderateCare level
YesPlant-safe
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