Familia: Loricariidae
Acanthicus adonis es un loricárido de agua dulce originario de Sudamérica. Alcanza 45–66 cm; temperatura 24–30 °C.
Acanthicus adonis, a member of the family Loricariidae, comes from South America, where it inhabits rocky and woody stretches of streams. Peaceful; territorial over a favourite cave and herbivorous-leaning omnivore; algae and sinking foods, it grows to 45–66 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 24–30 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.
Nivel medio: la estabilidad del agua importa más que el equipo. Peaceful; territorial over a favourite cave. Singles, pairs or small groups.
Mantén el agua a 24–30 °C. 24–30 °C curated husbandry range. Heater for stable tropical warmth.
Tamaño adulto: 45–66 cm. Mínimo 500 L.
Herbivorous-leaning omnivore; algae and sinking foods. Forraja sobre sand and gravel with driftwood: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.
Peaceful; territorial over a favourite cave; Singles, pairs or small groups. Buenos compañeros: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs.No convive con Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
De Sudamérica: rocky and woody stretches of streams, con moderate current with well-oxygenated water.
En acuario: cave spawner; male guards the clutch. Males develop odontodes on the snout.