Striped Anostomus - Anostomus anostomus

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Species Name: Anostomus anostomus

Common Names: Striped Anostomus

Synonyms: Salmo anostomus, Anostomus salmoneus, Mormyrynchus gronoveii

Family: Anostomidae

Order: Characiformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Max Size: 20 cm / 7 inches

Environment: Fresh Water

Origin: Striped Anostomus (Anostomus anostomus) originates in the Amazon and Orinoco Rivers.

Temperament: Striped Anostomus (Anostomus anostomus)  is aggressive towards its own kind but usually peaceful with other fish species. They will occasionally nip the fins of long-finned fish.

Company: Striped Anostomus (Anostomus anostomus) can be kept in a peaceful community tank.

Water Parameters: pH 5.8-7.5, temperature 22-29 ° C / 72-84 ° F

Aquarium Setup: Provide plenty of hiding places such as bogwood and rocks. Striped Anostomus (Anostomus anostomus) prefers an aquarium with a dark substrate and a few plants. There should also be open areas to swim in.

Feeding: This omnivorous fish should be fed a variety of flakes, pellets, and frozen foods.

Breeding: Striped Anostomus have not bred often in captivity. They can however be bred in soft acidic water. Requires a big aquarium to breed.