Description of Striped Headstander Fish
They have an attractive patterning which consists of alternating stripes of black and yellow.They rest with the head pointing downward.They need powerful filtration and good lighting.Their aggression level can be lowered by keeping them in shoals.
Origin
Northern South America, from Colombia down the Amazon and Orinoco.
Scientific name
Anostomus anostomus
Size
18 cm.
Diet
Prepared and small livefoods.
Nature
Social but some time get aggressive.
Water
Temperature 73-82°F (23-28°C); soft (50-100 mg/l) and slightly acidic (pH 6.5)
