spotted headstander

[xiztix]

Saw tis small fish at Y618, name on glass is headstander. Seems its a bottom feeder usually swimming vertically with its head down, hence the name. Would like to know if any of u guys know the exact name of tis fish, how big will it grow and wat is its diet, friendliness towards other fish or lack of it. Shop people there say it also eats algae.
Thanx

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[benny]

Perhaps a brief description of the physical traits of the fish will get you more replies.

There's simply too many fishes with all kinds odd names that fit that description. Some of us don't stay too near to Yishun to go have a look.

However, I suspect that fish you are refering to may be from the headstander family.

Cheers,

[xiztix]

Ah yes, the name is spotted headstander, not downheader. I've got the name wrong, so sorry. A bit spot silvery with horizontal black strip across the body. Length around 1-1.5 inch. (how could I got the name wrong, silly me )

[fighteryeo]

could it be a cigar fish???

[LiberalFishLover]

I believe you are referring to Chidolus Punctatus; The Spotted Headstander. Its a characin, from south america, perfers 80deg F, grows up to 4 inches, likes moderately soft and slightly acidic water and likes some green food to eat now and then such as cabbage and lettuce. I haved also heard that is a good algae eater, particulary the dreaded black beard algae.

[hwchoy]

this one is a juvenile, and yes it DOES eat BBA