i bought a anostumos anostumos on accident! the woman at the LFS told me it was a cichlid so i figured it was a wierd type of pike cichlid. i used some trickery and got him for 5.99 is this a good deal? also is this a rare type of fish? due to thinking it was a pike cichlid i have now aquired this fish i know nothing about....what does he eat? and how big will he get? i searched previous threads but did not fine much. any and all help is greatly appreciated!
Just Got A Anostumos Anostumos
- Thread starter crmarti
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Here's the draft from AC database.
Anostomus anostomus
Common Name: Striped Anostomus
Care Level: easy
Size: 7 inches
pH Range: 5.8-7.8
Temperature Range: 22-27 degrees Celsius (72-82° F)
Origin: Upper Amazon
Temperament: peaceful
Compatible Tankmates:
They are suitable in a community tank with silver dollars, plecos, flagtail catfish and other peaceful characins.
Diet:
The Striped Anostomus is herbivorous and so should be fed accordingly. Recommended foods are blanched lettuce, algae tablets, peas, and some live foods.
Tank Size for Adult: 55g for an adult.
Narrative:
The Anostomus is an elongated characin, closely related to the Leporinus and Headstander. The body is striped horizontally with alternating yellow and dark stripes. Fins are transparent, the dorsal and caudal fins having some red to them. The fish's main defense is its speed, which is indicated by its heavily forked tail and streamlined body. Keep in large groups or they will fight.
These fish should be kept in schools, in a large aquarium that provides plenty of free-swimming space. Driftwood and plants with tough foliage are also recommended. Anostomuses spend much of their time slanted with their head pointed down and their tail up in the air.
This fish is hardy and can live in a wide variety of water values such as a pH anywhere between 5.8-7.8. Use a neutral pH with a dGH of up to 20. Temperature range should be kept in the common area of 72-82 degrees F.
Little is known about the breeding habits of the Anostomus but it has been achieved.
Anostomus anostomus
Common Name: Striped Anostomus
Care Level: easy
Size: 7 inches
pH Range: 5.8-7.8
Temperature Range: 22-27 degrees Celsius (72-82° F)
Origin: Upper Amazon
Temperament: peaceful
Compatible Tankmates:
They are suitable in a community tank with silver dollars, plecos, flagtail catfish and other peaceful characins.
Diet:
The Striped Anostomus is herbivorous and so should be fed accordingly. Recommended foods are blanched lettuce, algae tablets, peas, and some live foods.
Tank Size for Adult: 55g for an adult.
Narrative:
The Anostomus is an elongated characin, closely related to the Leporinus and Headstander. The body is striped horizontally with alternating yellow and dark stripes. Fins are transparent, the dorsal and caudal fins having some red to them. The fish's main defense is its speed, which is indicated by its heavily forked tail and streamlined body. Keep in large groups or they will fight.
These fish should be kept in schools, in a large aquarium that provides plenty of free-swimming space. Driftwood and plants with tough foliage are also recommended. Anostomuses spend much of their time slanted with their head pointed down and their tail up in the air.
This fish is hardy and can live in a wide variety of water values such as a pH anywhere between 5.8-7.8. Use a neutral pH with a dGH of up to 20. Temperature range should be kept in the common area of 72-82 degrees F.
Little is known about the breeding habits of the Anostomus but it has been achieved.
i have one! hes cool (u can sex it becuz the girls are bigger) the anostomus is usually around $10 so id say u made a good deal. and yes the eat fish with long fins... fins XD
u cant put them with other fish of its species unless u get a big group (maybe more than 4) i like that species of fish. there pretty easy to take care of. they eat lettuce and mine loves algae disks. well im just trying to say there AWESOME XD
u cant put them with other fish of its species unless u get a big group (maybe more than 4) i like that species of fish. there pretty easy to take care of. they eat lettuce and mine loves algae disks. well im just trying to say there AWESOME XD