Description
L155 Black Adonis Pleco (Acanthicus hystrix)
Origin: Wild Colombia
Locale: Rio Amazonas outside Leticia
Diet: Omnivore and scavenger, like most of its relatives prefers a protein-heavy diet
Adult Size: 24″+
Recommended Tank Size: 240+ gallons
Compatibility: Aggressive for a pleco, can be territorial towards any bottom-dwelling tankmates
Preferred Water Parameters
pH: 6.5 – 7.5
Temp: 76-82F
Ammonia: 0ppm
Nitrite: 0ppm
Nitrate: <30ppm
Shipping Note: Due to size, the need for extra packing, and space requirements, larger sizes may not eligible for our flat rate shipping. We strongly recommend shipping larger fish via air cargo when possible. Please contact us for a quote or for additional shipping info.