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	Headstanders???
ctt33 Enthusiast Posts: 154 Kudos: 148 Votes: 0 Registered: 14-May-2004	I saw these at my lfs and can't find any info on them. Has anyone keeped them. How big do they get, are they peaceful, Tank mate? Any information would be great.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
Corydoran Enthusiast Posts: 269 Kudos: 370 Votes: 1217 Registered: 27-Sep-2004	They are pretty hardy amazonians that grow to 5-6 inches. They are good jumpers, though, and might not get along with each other. That's about all I know.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
Captain_Candiru Enthusiast Posts: 233 Kudos: 298 Votes: 0 Registered: 06-Feb-2004	The term "headstander" accompanies a few species in the hobby. A visual description of the fish might help us identify and give its requirements for you. The most common species I've seen is the striped headstander (Anostomus anostomus) which attains a length of about 7 inches. They require a hefty vegetarian diet, so prepare to see some damage on fragile leafed plants if their requirements aren't met. Like many fish, they will try other aquarium fare as well. As far as aggression, they are kinda like tiger barbs in the sense that in small groups they are very aggressive toward each other and other species. However, in decent sized schools of at least 6, their aggression tends to be more subued.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58


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