Abramite Headstander 3" (Abramites hypselonotus)

Species name: Abramites hypselonotus

Synonym: Leporinus hypselonotus; Abramites eques

Common name: Marbled Headstander

Family: Anostomidae

Order: Characins

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum size: 13 cm / 5 inches

Environment: Freshwater

Origin: Amazon basin and Orinoco

Temperament: Aggressive.

Company: Abramites hypselonotus (Marbled Headstander) does best in an south American setup with for example Silver Dollars and Severums.

Water parameters: Temperature 22-25°C / 72-77°F; pH 6.5 - 7.5

Aquarium setup: Abramites hypselonotus (Marbled Headstander) Should be kept in an Amazon setup with roots to hide among. Do not use plants as these are likely to be eaten. If you still would prefer to keep plants try using hardier species like java fern and anubias.

Feeding: Abramites hypselonotus (Marbled Headstander) should be fed a vegetable diet along with some meaty foods like Black Worms, Brine Shrimp and some good quality Flake food.

Breeding: Unknown although Females are bigger and more robust.  Males are smaller and slender.