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| Family: |
ANOSTOMIDAE |
| Species: |
Abramites hypselonotus |
| Common Name: |
Marbled Headstander; High-backed Headstander, Striped
Headstander |
| Size: |
5 in (13 cm) |
| Habitat: |
SOUTH AMERICA: Streams and rivers of the Orinoco
and Amazon river system<./td>
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| Min Tank Size: |
55 gallons for an adult. |
| Diet: |
Mainly herbivorous. Will accept flake frozen and
some live. |
| Behavior: |
Semi aggressive. Best to kept singly. |
| Water: |
Ph: 6.0 to 7.5, Soft to medium. dH range: 13.0 -
19.0, temperature: 73°F to 81°F (23-27°C) |
| Care: |
Provide plant supplements. Covered aquarium as they
jump. |
| Communities: |
Good, watch for fin nipping. Keep with other medium
to large fish. |
| Suitability: |
OK. |
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