Abramites eques

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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 25.556 °C 537.67 °R71 -78 °F (21.7-25.6°C)
Water Hardness	4-16
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	5-8 years

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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.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Aqua Fish