Adonis Pleco (Acanthicus adonis)
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Adonis Pleco
Polka Dot Lyre Tail Pleco
Acanthicus adonis
757 Litres (200 US G.)
96.5-101.6cm (38-40 ")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.8
20 -30 °C (68-86°F)
9-19 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Loricariidae
Contents
Additional names
- Polka Dot Lyre Tail Pleco
Origin[edit | edit source]
- A South American fish, found in the Lower Tocantins River basin.
Sexing[edit | edit source]
- Mature males may be more spiny than females, but they are challenging fish to sex. There are no known records of this fish being bred successfully in captivity.
Tank compatibility[edit | edit source]
- A dominating territorial species of Pleco. Best not kept with other Plecos at all, they could easily be attacked. Due to their size, more than one of this Pleco should not be attempted in any less than 2271 Litres (600 US G.). Larger robust but not aggressive mid to top swimming tank mates should be left alone. This Pleco should not be kept with smaller fish.
Diet[edit | edit source]
- Not a fussy feeder, will take anything from fruit and vegetables to pellets, frozen or live foods, even pieces of fish.
Feeding regime[edit | edit source]
- Feed once or twice a day. Keep this fish well fed, an underfed fish will be more aggressive towards tank mates.
Environment specifics[edit | edit source]
- Prefers a large and well filtered mature tank with very large heavy pieces of bogwood and rocks as décor, no planting as it will get ripped up. Sand is the best substrate for them and they do not appreciate very bright lighting.
Behaviour[edit | edit source]
- Highly aggressive towards other Catfish and Plecos.
Identification[edit | edit source]
- Large fish, black brown body with large round white spots. Extended dramatic tail and "spines" the length of the body. The white spots are only apparent on the young and slowly disappear as the fish becomes adult. Albino variation available. The Acanthicus hystrix is very similar, but without the white spots.
Pictures[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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