Striped Headstander (Anostomus anostomus)
Fish in the family Anostomidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameAnostomus anostomus
FamilyAnostomidae
Also known asStriped Anostomus, Lined Headstander
Care levelModerate
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentSemi Aggressive
Dietomnivore
Adult size7 in
Minimum tank size55 gallons
Water parametersTemp 74-82°F, pH 5.5-7.5, GH 3-15 dGH
Appearance
Cylindrical body with bold gold and black horizontal stripes and red fin bases; swims in a characteristic head-down posture.
Difficulty and care for the Striped Headstander
Moderate
Origin and habitat
South America (Amazon and Orinoco basins)
Keeper notes
Territorial and quarrelsome among themselves; keep singly or in a group of five-plus to spread aggression, never in pairs. Grazes biofilm and may nip plants and slow fish.
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