Golden Halfbeak

Gold Halfbeak (Dermogenys sp.)

A golden colour variant of the livebearing halfbeak, the Gold Halfbeak has an elongated silver-gold body and a distinctive beak-like lower jaw used to catch insects at the surface. An active surface-dweller, it adds unique shape and behaviour to upper-level tank activity.

Care at a Glance:

• Minimum Tank Size: 75L with surface plants and gentle flow, lid is essential as they can jump
• Temperature: 24–28°C
• pH Range: 7.0–8.0
• Water Hardness: Moderate to hard (tolerates some salt)
• Temperament: Peaceful with other species; males can be aggressive with each other
• Diet: Floating pellets, flakes, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp
• Max Size: 6–7cm
• Lifespan: 3–5 years
• Care Level: Easy to moderate

Tank Mates: Peaceful community fish such as guppies, mollies, and rainbowfish; keep one male per group of females, and use a tight-fitting lid.

Origin: Captive-bred colour variant (wild ancestors from Southeast Asia)