Headstander Chilodus punctatus
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Chilodus punctatus
Origin region
Amazon Basin
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
10.00
Minimum tank (L)
120
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
23.0–27.0
pH
6.00–7.20
GH (dGH)
2.0–10.0
KH (dKH)
1.0–6.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00
Habitat & environment
Amazon Basin
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Egg scatterer; leaves eggs unattended.
Notes
Tilts head-down while grazing.