Species Care
HEADSTANDER - STRIPED (ANOSTOMUS)
Anostomus anostomus
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Max Growth Size: 16 cm
- Temperament: Mostly peaceful.
- Check compatibility with other species here
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 22-26 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 6.5-7.4
- General Hardness: Soft-Moderate
Range: Amazon, Orinoco, Guyana
Reproduction: Probably egg-scatterer.
Feeding: Herbivorous. Algae eater, but also plant-eaters if fed insufficient vegetable food.
Additional Comments: Best to keep several together. schooling fish. Good water movement required (powerful filter).
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