Anostomus anostomus (Striped anostome)

They must be maintained in groups of 7 individuals minimum. He can also live alone in a community aquarium. Interspecific relations are good.

Anostomus anostomus fish is a freshwater fish that lives in river waters in South America. It is a medium -sized fish, generally measuring between 15 and 20 centimeters long. The body of the Anostomus anostomus is elongated and compressed laterally, with a relatively small head and a mouth oriented upwards. The color of her body generally varies from dark green to brown, with lighter longitudinal stripes along the sides.

Anostomus anostomus fish is generally omnivorous, that is to say that it feeds on various sources of food, including insects, aquatic plants, algae and even small fish. It is a gregarious fish that lives in important groups, often in the company of other species of fish.

Anostomus anostomus is a fish that is easily reproduced in captivity, making it a popular choice for aquariums. Females can lay up to several hundred eggs at a time, which are fertilized by males and incubated in nests of aquatic plants. The fry generally hatch after a few days and are able to eat plankton and small insects immediately.

Anostomus anostomus fish is considered a peaceful freshwater fish, but it can sometimes show territorial behavior towards other fish approaching its territory. It is generally compatible with other species of freshwater fish, but it can be aggressive towards smaller or more fragile fish. In general, it is an adaptable fish that can adapt to a variety of aquatic environments.

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