Celebes Half Beak (LiveAquaria)
The Celebes Half Beak is a very active schooling fish belonging to the Hemirhamphidae family. Males have vibrant fins and a black lobe on the lower jaw. Females have less colorful fins and display a red or uncolored lobe.
This species thrives in a community aquarium with plants, rocks, caves, and driftwood. A small school should be kept with other peaceful fish of similar size. The tank must be covered as this fish is known to jump.
Nomorhamphus liemi breeds in shallow, soft, slightly acidic water. After a gestation period of six to eight weeks, approximately ten fry measuring 3/4 inches are born. Fry should be fed small pieces of live food or infusoria.
This is a carnivorous fish and should be fed live or frozen foods regularly.
| Species | Nomorhamphus liemi |
|---|---|
| Family | Hemirhamphidae |
| Water Type | Shallow, soft, slightly acidic |
| Feeding | Live or frozen foods |
| Temperament | Active, schooling, peaceful |
| Jumping Tendency | Yes |
FAQ
What is the ideal tank setup for Celebes Half Beak?
A community aquarium with plants, rocks, caves, and driftwood is ideal. The tank must have a lid to prevent jumping.
How big do the fry grow after birth?
The fry are approximately 3/4 inch in size when born.
What should I feed my Celebes Half Beak?
Feed live or frozen foods. Fry should be given small pieces of live food or infusoria.
Connor Glover –
The Celebes Half Beak is lively and adds great movement to the tank. I kept them in a 20-gallon with plants and driftwood. They swim in schools and are active throughout the day. The tank cover is essential—my fish jumped once, but it was easy to fix.
Dominic Brown –
They are colorful, especially the males with their black jaw lobe. I paired them with peaceful tetras and they get along well. Feeding them frozen brine shrimp works well. I did notice they jump, so I installed a secure lid.
Caroline Terry –
Great for a community tank. The fish are active and enjoy the environment. I started with a small school and they grew into a nice group. The fry were born after about seven weeks and I fed them infusoria successfully.