Marbled Headstander Care

They should never be added to an immature tank set up as they will suffer if the water parameters fluctuate.

Marbled headstander care. It chases the anostomus anostomus over space. Abramites microcephalus norman 1926. This handsome fish has a golden yellow body marked by three black bars running from nose to tail complemented by blood red fins. Marbled headstander is a peaceful community fish to a wide range of fish.

Many species from this family swim at an oblique or head down angle hence the common family name of headstander. The bars get wider as the fish matures with adults growing to around 20cm 8. Marbled headstander tropical fish learn all about the marbled headstander s feeding habits and food types its behaviour its origins its natural habitats is it male or female breeding advice and information suitable tank mates its sizing and growth range minimum tank size water ph and more. Marbled headstanders are classified within the family anostomidae headstanders of which there are currently some 156 described species within 14 genera.

Red mouth headstander is not exceptionally difficult to care for provided their water is kept clean. However it s not too peaceful to other headstanders e g. Abramites hypselonotus known as the marbled headstander or the high backed headstander is a member of the family anostomidae of the order characiformes under normal fish classifying rules you would gather from its upturned mouth and long streamlined body that the marbled headstander is a surface dweller. Over time decomposing organic matter nitrates and phosphate build up and water hardness increases due to evaporation.

Arguably the most attractive species for sale is the striped headstander anostomus anostomus pictured at the top of the page. The spotted headstander chilodus punctatus also known as the checkered headstander is a somewhat unusual fish that gets its common name from the odd way that it positions itself with its head pointed downward when the fish is resting this somewhat shy fish is peaceful and can be a very good candidate for the community or planted aquarium. Marbled headstander synonyms top leporinus hypselonotus günther 1868. Aquariums are closed systems and regardless of size all need some maintenance.

Over time decomposing organic matter nitrates and phosphate build up and water hardness increases due to evaporation. The marbled headstander tends to swim facing downwards. Use our fish community creator tool to plan your tank set up and ensure that the marbled. Leporinus nigripinnis meinken 1935.

The striped headstander is not exceptionally difficult to care for provided their water is kept clean. Leporinus solarii holmberg 1891. Abramites ternetzi norman 1926.