Goldstripe headstander - Anostomus ternetzi

Food and feeding
This fish will accept all foods offered but there must be algae in the diet to keep this fish in top condition. Use a quality flake or small pellets and add algae wafers to the tank if required. Live or frozen foods should be offered as treats, brine shrimp and blood worm are ideal.

Origin
South America; they are to be found in the waterways of the Amazon and the Orinoco.

Sexing
When the females are mature, they will have a rounder body shape than the males.

Breeding
As of yet, there are no reported cases of these breeding in the aquarium.

Lifespan
The expected life span for this fish is 5-8 years.

Short description
This fish can be territorial; keeping them in groups of a t least 6 fish will help reduce this. Other tank mates should include peaceful cichlids or short finned characins. If disturbed, these fish will immediately try to jump out of the tank, to prevent this; always use a tight fitting lid.

Pictures
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