Anostomidae
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Anostomidae, or Headstanders, are a group of fish belonging to the order of Characiformes. They usually have elongated bodies and small, apical to upturned mouths. Headstanders may orient themselves from 45 up to 90 degrees at times. This family contains twelve genera and at least 137 species.
| Common name | Difficulty | Maximum Size | Minimum Tank Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abramites eques | Eques Headstander | Moderate | 66 in15.24 cm | 5555 gal208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL |
| Abramites hypselonotus | High-Backed Headstander | Moderate | 66 in15.24 cm | 3030 gal113.562 liters 113,562.353 mL |
| Anostomus anostomus | Striped Headstander | Moderate | 6.29921259842526.299 in16 cm | 4545 gal170.344 liters 170,343.53 mL |
| Anostomus ternetzi | Ternetzi Anostomus | Moderate | 4.72440944881894.724 in12 cm | 3535 gal132.489 liters 132,489.412 mL |
| Laemolyta taeniata | Banded Headstander | Moderate | 1010 in25.4 cm | 5555 gal208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL |
| Leporinus fasciatus | Black banded leporinus | Moderate | 1212 in30.48 cm | 7575 gal283.906 liters 283,905.883 mL |
| Pseudanos trimaculatus | Three-Spot Headstander | Moderate | 55 in12.7 cm | 2525 gal94.635 liters 94,635.295 mL |
