Armored Stickleback (Indostomus paradoxus)

Fish in the family Indostomidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameIndostomus paradoxus

FamilyIndostomidae

Also known asBurmese Stickleback, Paradox Fish, Indostomus

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentPeaceful

DietCarnivore

Adult size1.2 in

Minimum tank size5 gallons

Water parametersTemp 72-79°F, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 2-10 dGH

Appearance

Stick-like armored micro-fish, brownish and twiggy, that hovers among plants like a tiny pipefish.

Difficulty and care for the Armored Stickleback

Hard

Origin and habitat

Myanmar

Keeper notes

Tiny, slow and utterly peaceful; easily outcompeted. Hunts micro-invertebrates and may take the smallest shrimplets.

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