Acanthicus Adonis Albino Pleco Profile
Scientific Name : Acanthicus Adonis (Isbrucker & Nijssen, 1988)
Family : Loricariidae
Common Name : Albino Adonis
Maximum Length : 60cm / 30"
Origin : Rio Tocantins, Brazil
pH Level : 6.4 - 7.6
Family : Loricariidae
Common Name : Albino Adonis
Maximum Length : 60cm / 30"
Origin : Rio Tocantins, Brazil
pH Level : 6.4 - 7.6
Things to note: Adonis is one of the biggest available plecos, and will quickly outgrow a smaller tank. Be sure to provide a large enough tank to prevent stunting of growth, as well as enough space in the tank to prevent fights.
Personal comments : Adonis is well known for being a very active as well as territorial pleco. Its unique body shape, thin and streamlined, easily differentiates it from others. A large potential size means that it has a lot of catching up to do in terms of growth; my 2" Adonis grew to 3" within a month!
Tips : Although it is obviously pleasing to the eye to choose a heavily spotted specimen, it is inevitable that the spots will disappear with time. There is however instances where 6" specimens are still heavily endowed with spots, but these are the exceptions rather than the norms, and prices follow accordingly.
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Sexing and Breeding : Males have thick odontal growth on the first ray of the pectoral fins and their back. It has been bred in captivity.
Feeding : Acanthicus Adonis is an omnivore. It will happily accept prawn, mussels, cockle and small pieces of fish. Large bloodworms are also welcome. It needs vegetable matter in its diet and will eat cucumber, spinach, potato and sweet potato. Provide fruit, such as mango, as a delicacy. The fish will rasp on wood. Young fish feed almost exclusively on algae and biofilm. As the fish grows up it ceases to manifest a specific preference in algae.
Behaviour in Captivity : Quite an aggressive fish, ready to defend its supremacy in the tank with fights. Territorial disputes are quite common. It is likely to stress other less aggressive or smaller bottom dwelling fish. Given time, and once it gets used to its tank mates the fights will cease, provided there is enough food and space for all. To make it moderate its behaviour ensure it is not the biggest bottom dweller in your tank.
Personal comments : Adonis is well known for being a very active as well as territorial pleco. Its unique body shape, thin and streamlined, easily differentiates it from others. A large potential size means that it has a lot of catching up to do in terms of growth; my 2" Adonis grew to 3" within a month!
Tips : Although it is obviously pleasing to the eye to choose a heavily spotted specimen, it is inevitable that the spots will disappear with time. There is however instances where 6" specimens are still heavily endowed with spots, but these are the exceptions rather than the norms, and prices follow accordingly.
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Sexing and Breeding : Males have thick odontal growth on the first ray of the pectoral fins and their back. It has been bred in captivity.
Feeding : Acanthicus Adonis is an omnivore. It will happily accept prawn, mussels, cockle and small pieces of fish. Large bloodworms are also welcome. It needs vegetable matter in its diet and will eat cucumber, spinach, potato and sweet potato. Provide fruit, such as mango, as a delicacy. The fish will rasp on wood. Young fish feed almost exclusively on algae and biofilm. As the fish grows up it ceases to manifest a specific preference in algae.
Behaviour in Captivity : Quite an aggressive fish, ready to defend its supremacy in the tank with fights. Territorial disputes are quite common. It is likely to stress other less aggressive or smaller bottom dwelling fish. Given time, and once it gets used to its tank mates the fights will cease, provided there is enough food and space for all. To make it moderate its behaviour ensure it is not the biggest bottom dweller in your tank.
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