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Striped Anostomus

By Gary Bolton

Family: Anostomidae

Species: Anostomus anostomus

Size: 18cm (7 inch)

Diet: Omnivorous

Tank levels: All

Habitat: Streams and rivers of the Orinoco and Amazon river systems in Guyana and Surinam

Remarks: This handsome, hardy species appreciates underwater roots and stout-leaved plants among which it can feed in its characteristic head-down position. it needs some green food and lots of space. This fish hardly ever rests.

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