Chilodus Headstaner     Chilodus punctatus

Grows to: 3.5"

Hobbyist Level:  A hardy fish suitable for beginners.

How Many?  Can be kept as singles or in groups.

Housing:   (Temperature- 75-82),  (pH 6.0-7.0)

Tank mates:  Mixes well with gouramis, sharks, barbs, smaller South American Cichlids, swordtails, mollies, not to be trusted with small fish.

Feeding:  Feed standard diet with some greens.

Natural Habitat:  South America: Amazon River basin, Apeú River, Pará State, Guyana, Suriname, and western Orinoco River basin.