Didn't know miniature payaras existed. This is a good choice for the mini tankbuster thread too.
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DAY 4
https://www.aqua-imports.com/product/freshwater-small-scaled-archerfish-toxotes-microlepis/
Small-Scaled Archerfish
Toxotes microlepis
Size: 6"
pH: 7.0-7.5
Tank size: 55G/1 small group
Country of origin: Thailand
Diet: Live and frozen foods
Temperament: Peaceful towards larger fish, though very predatory. Aggressive towards own species when kept in groups too small.
Temperature: 75-80° F
sg: 1.000-1.005
Description
Toxotes microlepis, aside from the more popular Toxotes blythii, is one of the few truly freshwater archerfish. Also, much like blythii, the small-scaled archerfish is rather small compared to other archer species. The largest species reach about 1' in length, while microlepis, along with a few other archer species, usually only attain about half that size-- somewhat similar to the contrast between the aforementioned snub-nosed payara, and other payara species. Microlepis is also able to withstand mild brackish conditions, which, in a way, makes them more versatile than blythii, which are not known to tolerate brackish. Microlepis, unlike many other "freshwater" versions of marine and brackish fish, is a fish that truly thrives in freshwater, and often spends nearly, if not its entire life in it.
https://www.aqua-imports.com/product/freshwater-small-scaled-archerfish-toxotes-microlepis/
Small-Scaled Archerfish
Toxotes microlepis
Size: 6"
pH: 7.0-7.5
Tank size: 55G/1 small group
Country of origin: Thailand
Diet: Live and frozen foods
Temperament: Peaceful towards larger fish, though very predatory. Aggressive towards own species when kept in groups too small.
Temperature: 75-80° F
sg: 1.000-1.005
Description
Toxotes microlepis, aside from the more popular Toxotes blythii, is one of the few truly freshwater archerfish. Also, much like blythii, the small-scaled archerfish is rather small compared to other archer species. The largest species reach about 1' in length, while microlepis, along with a few other archer species, usually only attain about half that size-- somewhat similar to the contrast between the aforementioned snub-nosed payara, and other payara species. Microlepis is also able to withstand mild brackish conditions, which, in a way, makes them more versatile than blythii, which are not known to tolerate brackish. Microlepis, unlike many other "freshwater" versions of marine and brackish fish, is a fish that truly thrives in freshwater, and often spends nearly, if not its entire life in it.
love this thread, now you need a suggestion box haha, I've got some good ones in mind 
DAY 5
https://www.aqua-imports.com/product/dusky-narrow-hatchetfish-triportheus-angulatus/
Dusky Narrow Hatchetfish
Triportheus angulatus
Size: 6"
pH: 6.5-7.0
Tank size: 55G/1 small group
Country of origin: Colombia
Diet: Most common foods will work; anywhere from flakes to crickets. Omnivorous.
Temperament: Peaceful for the most part, but may outcompete some smaller fish. Best kept with larger tankmates.
Temperature: 75-80° F
Description
Triportheus angulatus, while not a member of Gasteropelecidae, (true freshwater hatchetfish) are still somewhat close due to being characins. Somewhat like Gasteropelecidae, these fish exhibit a slight curve in their stomachs. Could possibly eat nano fish such as guppies and ember tetras. Best kept in schools of 6+, and do best with similarly sized tankmates ranging from peaceful to semi-aggressive.
https://www.aqua-imports.com/product/dusky-narrow-hatchetfish-triportheus-angulatus/
Dusky Narrow Hatchetfish
Triportheus angulatus
Size: 6"
pH: 6.5-7.0
Tank size: 55G/1 small group
Country of origin: Colombia
Diet: Most common foods will work; anywhere from flakes to crickets. Omnivorous.
Temperament: Peaceful for the most part, but may outcompete some smaller fish. Best kept with larger tankmates.
Temperature: 75-80° F
Description
Triportheus angulatus, while not a member of Gasteropelecidae, (true freshwater hatchetfish) are still somewhat close due to being characins. Somewhat like Gasteropelecidae, these fish exhibit a slight curve in their stomachs. Could possibly eat nano fish such as guppies and ember tetras. Best kept in schools of 6+, and do best with similarly sized tankmates ranging from peaceful to semi-aggressive.
I bet you can guess what Colombian fish I was expecting?
But this is a good find. Didn't know hatchetfish-type fish were this big.
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