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Anostomus ternetzi

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Ternetzi Anostomus
Ternetzi Anostomus
Species Anostomus ternetzi
Family Anostomidae
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 132.489 liters
132,489.412 mL

35 US Gallons (132.5L)

Size 4.724 in

10-12 cm (3.9-4.7")

sg Freshwater
pH 5.8 - 7.5
Temp. 297.15 K
75.2 °F
534.87 °R

301.15 K
82.4 °F
542.07 °R
24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

8-20 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:2 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-8 years

Habitat

South America

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Ternetzi Anostomus, Ternetz's Anostomus

[edit] Sexing

Mature females should be more rounded in the belly than males.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Should be kept in groups of at least 6 or more, in smaller groups they may argue with each other. Tankmates should be robust, peaceful and short-finned such as Plecos and peaceful robust South American Cichlids as well as similar sized Characins, but not in the genus Anostomus.

[edit] Diet

Is primarily herbivorous and should accept prepared pellet and flake food as well as nibble at blanched vegetables and spirulina. Will also eat small meaty foods like brine shrimp. Will also graze on algae.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Needs a laterally spacious tank and prefers a biotope set up with a sand substrate, rounded river rocks and large pieces of driftwood and bogwood. These fish will eat live plants so are not planted tank safe. Appreciates some current.

[edit] Behaviour

An active fish that is less argumentative than it's cousin Anostomus anostomus. Should be kept in groups of 6 or more however as it still may argue over territories otherwise.

[edit] Identification

Very similar to Anostomus anostomus, but lacks the red colouration in the fins.

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