Threespot Headstander
NameThreespot Headstander
Scientific NameChilodus punctatus
Common NamesThreespot Headstander, Spotted Headstander
FamilyChilodontidae
OriginSouth America, Amazon Basin, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)3
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesNeon Tetra, Cardinal Tetra, Rummy Nose Tetra, Corydoras Catfish, Otocinclus Catfish, Rasboras, Dwarf Cichlids (e.g., Apistogramma)
Description
The Threespot Headstander is a unique freshwater fish known for its distinctive head-down swimming posture. They are peaceful, schooling fish that primarily graze on algae and detritus, making them interesting additions to a community aquarium. They thrive in well-planted tanks with plenty of hiding spots.
