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| − | + | == Sexing == | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| − | + | :A semi-aggressive fish that should not be kept with fish smaller than itself. They do best in an South American set up with fish such as [[Silver Dollar]]s and [[Severum]]s. | |
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| + | :A herbivorous fish that will need a vegetarian diet including vegetable pellets and flake and blanched vegetables. Will nibble aquatic plants. | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :Best kept in a large tank with some hiding places and plenty of open swimming space, with décor such as [[bogwood]]. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :A semi-aggressive fish that will tolerate its own kind. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :Headstanders are identifiable as they will swim and hover head-down in the water, giving them their common name. The Eques Headstander is mottled in colouration with a pale base colour and dark grey irregular banding. The fins are mostly translucent with some grey colouring at the bases. | ||
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Eques Headstander
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Eques Headstander
Abramites eques
208 Litres (55 US G.)
10.2-15.2cm (4-6 ")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.0
21.7-25.6°C (71 -78 °F)
4-16 °d
1:2 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Anostomidae
Contents
Sexing
- This fish is difficult to sex visually, mature females may be slightly plumper than males.
Tank compatibility
- A semi-aggressive fish that should not be kept with fish smaller than itself. They do best in an South American set up with fish such as Silver Dollars and Severums.
Diet
- A herbivorous fish that will need a vegetarian diet including vegetable pellets and flake and blanched vegetables. Will nibble aquatic plants.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics
- Best kept in a large tank with some hiding places and plenty of open swimming space, with décor such as bogwood.
Behaviour
- A semi-aggressive fish that will tolerate its own kind.
Identification
- Headstanders are identifiable as they will swim and hover head-down in the water, giving them their common name. The Eques Headstander is mottled in colouration with a pale base colour and dark grey irregular banding. The fins are mostly translucent with some grey colouring at the bases.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors: Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination)
