Freshwater
Acary avion
Acanthicus adonis
Loricariidae, Hypostominae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 20.6 cm
- Body shape
- Elongated
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 219 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Swims
- Missing
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Water values
Smallest tank
219 liters124 × 42 × 42 cm · For one fish
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Try other measures in the appNative
Lives wild in Brazil.
Videos
Acanthicus adonis #shorts
Oliver KnottDec 29, 2023
More about the species
Other names
In other languages
- Helmipaholaispleko
Articles
All articles
Algae: which kind and what to do3 min read
The most common algae in the aquarium, how to recognize them, and why the cause is almost always an imbalance of light and nutrients.
How to set up a South American aquarium4 min read
Soft, acidic water, subdued light, sand, roots and fallen leaves: how to set up a biotope aquarium from the Amazon and the rivers around it.
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.