Striped headstander - Anostomus anostomus
Striped headstander ( common name )
Anostomus anostomus ( fish name )
- Maximum size in aquariums (min-max): 15 - 20 cm ( 5.91 - 7.87 in )
- pH of water: 5.8 - 7.5
- Water hardness (dGH): 4 - 18 °N
- Recommended temperature: 22 - 28 °C ( 71.6 - 82.4 °F )
- Compatibility (temperament to it's family): peaceful (read this answer)
- Compatibility (temperament to other fish species): peaceful (read this answer)
- Place in the aquarium: Bottom levels
- The way of breeding: Spawning
- Fish origin: South America
Information about care
Food
The omnivorous Striped Headstander prefers algae and plant matter but they will also accept a variety of live foods such as crustaceans, insects and worms.
Sexing
Determining the sex of the Striped Headstander is hard to do when they are young, but mature females will be larger and plumper than the males.
Breeding
These egg layers are difficult to breed in the aquarium setting but in order to do so they need to be conditioned through diet.
Lifespan
3-5 years
Origin
This fish can be found in the Amazon and Orinoco River Basins of South America. They live in areas of the river where it is rocky with swift currents.
Short Description
This fish is found in the quick moving rivers of South America so it would be a good idea to supply them with rapid water movement in the aquarium as well. Although these fish can be peaceful toward one another, quarreling may occur if there is more than 1 but fewer than 6.
Pictures
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
The omnivorous Striped Headstander prefers algae and plant matter but they will also accept a variety of live foods such as crustaceans, insects and worms.
Sexing
Determining the sex of the Striped Headstander is hard to do when they are young, but mature females will be larger and plumper than the males.
Breeding
These egg layers are difficult to breed in the aquarium setting but in order to do so they need to be conditioned through diet.
Lifespan
3-5 years
Origin
This fish can be found in the Amazon and Orinoco River Basins of South America. They live in areas of the river where it is rocky with swift currents.
Short Description
This fish is found in the quick moving rivers of South America so it would be a good idea to supply them with rapid water movement in the aquarium as well. Although these fish can be peaceful toward one another, quarreling may occur if there is more than 1 but fewer than 6.
Pictures
Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.
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