Ternetzi Headstander (Anostomus ternetzi)

The Ternetzi Headstander is a close relative to the more well-known Striped Headstander, Anostomus anostomus, which is found throughout much of Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru. It is found in a variety of habitat types, from fast flowing waters to shallow blackwater swamps. Like most of their close relatives, they are best kept in groups of 3-5 or more to prevent aggression among individuals. While they can be prone to nipping fins on slow moving tankmates, they make excellent dither fish for medium to large South American Cichlids or other fast moving larger fish.