Family: Anostomidae
Distribution: The species Anostomus longus is distributed throughout the upper Amazon region of Peru, South America.
PH: 6.0 – 7.0
Temperature: 24 – 27°C (75 – 81°F)
Hardness: 3 – 16 dH
Description: There is little information on Anostomus longus within the hobby. It has many similarities to – and is in fact a sub-species of – Anostomus anostomus.
Diet: We can presume that this species, like Anostomus anostomus, is an omnivore and will accept flake, algae, frozen foods and small live foods such as freeze-dried bloodworms and shrimp. However there is no actual information available as to this species’ diet.
Breeding: There is little information on this species’ breeding habits. It most likely breeds in a similar fashion to Anostomus anostomus. You should separate the males and females and stacking them up on live foods, before reintroducing them into a prepared, spawning-friendly tank. Spawning might be triggered by raising temperatures ever so slightly. Be careful: parents have a tendency to eat the eggs.
Comments: You should provide this species with at least a 50 gallon tank. You can choose to decorate your tank with driftwood, rocks and roots.
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Recommended Compatible Species: Like Anostomus anostomus, Anostomus longus could probably be housed with peaceful cichlids, Rainbowfish, Guppies, Platies, Swordtails, Loaches, Mollies, and Barbs.
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