Species name: Acanthicus Adonis
Common Names: Polka Dot Lyre Tail Pleco
Family: Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Ancistrinae
Order: Siluriformes (catfish)
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Max. Size: 20.6 cm/ 8 inches
Environment: freshwater
Origin: Rio Tocantins
Temperament: non aggressive
Water parameters: pH 6.0 - 7.0, temperature 22 - 27°C / 72-81°F
Aquarium setup: Ample hiding places should be given and can be created by using roots and rocks.
Feeding: Acanthicus Adonis is generalist or opportunist feeder, this species is happy with most quality aquarium foods, and will also eat fruit, vegetables mollusks, crustaceans and even pieces of fish.
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