Abramites eques
From The Aquarium Wiki
| Eques Headstander | |
| |
| Eques Headstander | |
| Species | Abramites eques |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL 55 US Gallons (208.2L) |
| Size | 15.24 cm
4-6 " (10.2-15.2cm) |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.0 |
| Temp. | 294.817 K 21.667 °C 530.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
4-16 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Eques Headstander
[edit] Sexing
- This fish is difficult to sex visually, mature females may be slightly plumper than males.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A semi-aggressive fish that should not be kept with fish smaller than itself. They do best in an South American setup with fish such as Silver Dollars and Severums.
[edit] Diet
- A herbivorous fish that will need a vegetarian diet including vegetable pellets and flake and blanched vegetables. Will nibble aquatic plants.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Best kept in a large tank with some hiding places and plenty of open swimming space, with decor such as bogwood.
[edit] Behaviour
- A semi-aggressive fish that will tolerate its own kind.
[edit] Identification
- Headstanders are identifiable as they will swim and hover head-down in the water, giving them their common name. The Eques Headstander is mottled in colouration with a pale base colour and dark grey irregular banding. The fins are mostly translucent with some grey colouring at the bases.
