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Pseudacanthicus
sp. (L065) |
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Image contributors
to this species: |
Yann Fulliquet (1)
Ole Paulsen (2) |
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Relevant Information: |
Juveniles of this species are very
pretty with large spots on a black background, but as they mature
it will fade to a dull grey pattern. Males that are sexually mature
will have a broader and longer head with bristles to the side
of the head. They are also more colourful than the females and
usually have a longer dorsal fin. This genus has been given the
common name of Cactus Pleco's because of the spiny odontodes on
the bodies of males and females. Aquarium Care:
Would need a large aquarium as they are territorial. Provide hiding
places and line-of-site barriers. Diet: This
genera are carnivorous and as such would need feedings of mussels,
fish flesh, tablet foods and frozen foods such as Artemia,
mosquito larvae, mysis and krill. |
Common Name:
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Variegatus cactus Pleco,
L065. |
Synonyms: |
None |
Family: |
Loricariidae |
Distribution: |
Brazil: Rio Manacapuru,
tributary of the Rio Negro. |
Size: |
20cm. (8ins) |
Temp: |
25-29°c (77-85°f.) |
p.H. |
6.0-7.2. |
Reference: |
Seidel, I. 2008.
Back to Nature guide to L-catfishes, Ettlingen, Germany 208 p
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