Acanthicus adonis

The-Wolf · Post by **The-Wolf** » 12 Dec 2005, 19:10

Hi all
I'm looking for the "true" adult size of a Acanthicus adonis. I have read so many sizes from 15cm to 90cm.
this site states 60cm.
is there anyone with personal experiance that can shed some light on this.

I'd love to buy one but my biggest tank is 48"L x 18"W x 24"H
if 60cm is the true size then he won't be able to turn around

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 12 Dec 2005, 19:27

[Could some moderator move this to the Loricariidae section].

Not personal experience, but others reported in the forum:
http://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/view ... cus+adonis

They DO grow big, and relatively speaking quite fast. They are also not very good "tankmates":
http://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/view ... cus+adonis

I would recommend looking at other pleco's, more suitable for home aquaria.

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Mats

coelacanth · Post by **coelacanth** » 12 Dec 2005, 19:46

The one at work is about 18" not counting the tail filaments, so he's not a large one (I've seen them larger, much larger in pictures), and he completely dominates all the other Loricariids in a 1000 gallon aquarium.
Far better IMO in an aquarium the size of yours to go for a group of a much smaller species, that way you get to see social behaviour and hopefully breeding.
Keep an eye out for "Flash Panaques" (L something-or-other), they have all the visual attributes of young Adonis but stay manageable.

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 12 Dec 2005, 20:01

I wouldn't think that matches the look of a . It's much prettier - and definitely a more suitable candidate for the tank.

However, there's others that would look more similar - something with white spots would be a start [of course, most of the matches for this would NOT loose the spots as they grow - I see this as an advantage].

Just a few examples:

(also L240/241)

Some of these will probably grow a tad too large to be really good in the tank you've got, but at leas they won't be MUCH LONGER than the shortest side of the tank.

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Mats

Jorge · Post by **Jorge** » 13 Dec 2005, 01:02

This was more than 50 cm long.

More pics here

The-Wolf · Post by **The-Wolf** » 13 Dec 2005, 08:23

Thanks for all the replys
It looks like I won't be buying one untill I have a very big tank. What a shame as it is a really stunning fish.

I will go for a L128 instead

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 13 Dec 2005, 12:03

The-Wolf wrote:Thanks for all the replys
It looks like I won't be buying one untill I have a very big tank. What a shame as it is a really stunning fish.

I will go for a L128 instead

is a very nice fish. I'm sure you'll be happy with them.

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Mats

Waldo · Post by **Waldo** » 13 Dec 2005, 22:12

I hate how they have that guy in with rays....

A. Adonis Belong in meuseums. But like most of the other oddballs they bring in the cash so they are still in the hobby. Not to say that I am inoscent.

But I'd definatly agree a mustard spot or Flash pleco would suite you better.

Good things come in small packages. ; or so I'm told

bronzefry · Post by **bronzefry** » 15 Dec 2005, 14:45

I think you're making a wise and informed choice.

Amanda
edit by bronzefry
Thanks Mats.

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 15 Dec 2005, 15:09

Amanda, check my first post in this thread - I referred to the same thread...

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Mats