{"product_id":"halfbeaks","title":"Wrestling white halfbeak | Dermogenys pusillus white 3-4cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinctive Appearance: A slender, surface-dwelling fish with an elongated “beak-like” lower jaw characteristic of halfbeaks. The white morph of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDermogenys pusillus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e shows a pale, silvery-white body with subtle translucency, giving it a clean, almost ghostlike appearance near the water’s surface.\u003cbr\u003eGraceful Swimmer: Constantly glides just beneath the water surface in short, darting movements. Males may display “wrestling” behavior, where they gently spar using their elongated jaws and bodies.\u003cbr\u003eBehavior: Active, surface-oriented, and mildly social. Males can be territorial with each other, especially in confined spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Requirements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest kept in a well-covered aquarium, as they are excellent jumpers. Ideal temperature is 75–82°F (24–28°C). Prefers slightly hard, neutral to mildly alkaline water with good oxygenation and gentle surface flow. Floating plants are highly beneficial for security and natural behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrimarily carnivorous. Feeds on small live or frozen foods such as mosquito larvae, daphnia, brine shrimp, and finely chopped insects. Will also accept high-quality floating micro pellets or flakes, but live foods enhance health and activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally peaceful with other calm mid-to-lower level fish, but best kept either in species groups or with non-aggressive tank mates. Males may spar, so a ratio favoring females or a spacious tank helps reduce tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize and Growth:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypically reaches 3–4 cm, with males often slightly slimmer and more elongated than females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrows steadily under warm, stable conditions with a protein-rich diet. Juveniles develop surface-skimming behavior early, and adult males gradually show more pronounced jaw extension and territorial displays.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petra - Aqua Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54208433258823,"sku":"1140337","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/WrestlingwhitehalfbeakDermogenyspusilluswhite3-4cm1.webp?v=1782212130","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/en-gb\/products\/halfbeaks","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}