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Fish Database: Marbled Headstander - Abramites hypselonotus

Aquarium requirements

Aquarium suitability: 3/5
Sociability rating: 6/10
Area of tank: Middle
Aquarium water conditions: 6-8, s,m,h
Temperature: 24 - 28C
Feeding: Flake, frozen, live, vegetable based foods
Minimum tank size: 90cm
Min / Max number in tank: Max 1

Fish fact file

Family: Anostomidae (Headstanders)
Synonyms: Leporinus hypselonotus, Abramites hypselonotus hypselonotus, A. microcephalus
Other common names: Headstander
Origin: South America; Orinoco, Amazon, Paraguay and Parana River basins
Natural habitat: Vegetated streams and rivers
Size: 15cm
Behavior: Aggressive towards others of the same species
Breeding:
Natural water conditions: pH 6-7.5, medium
Sexing:

Fish code No.0910

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The Marbled Headstander is occasionally seen for sale and is often popular due to its attractive patterning. Whilst the fish are young they are peaceful and will happily live together, but as they age the fish becomes a loner and may turn aggressive towards other fish of the same species. Bearing this in mind they are best kept in communities of similar sized hardy fish such as barbs, larger tetras, peaceful cichlids or rainbowfish. The Marbled Headstander will browse algae and take nibbles from delicate plants. If plant material is not available in the aquarium they should be fed some green foods. Provide hiding spots amongst wood and/or hardy plants.

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