Scientific Name Pseudacanthicus sp.
Common Name(s) L097, Polka Dot Cactus Pleco
Type Locality Santarém at the Rio Tapajós, Pará, Brazil
Pronunciation SUE dah KAN thi cuss
Species Information:
Size 180mm (7.1") SL Show near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification:
Clearly a species of Pseudacanthicus, this species is black with irregularly spaced and sized cream coloured spot markings.
Sexing:
Mature males have considerably more odontodal growth on most fins rays but the pectorals are most adorned. Females fill out quite considerably in relation to the slender males.
Habitat Information:
Distribution Santarém at the Rio Tapajós, Pará, Brazil
Amazon, Tapajós (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Husbandry Information
Feeding:
Carnivore although not a predator, prawns and chopped mussel appear favourites and promote favourable growth. Some vegetable should also be provided and thus balances diet.
Furniture: A shy fish, especially when young when it is very nocturnal.
Compatibility:
Generally peaceful but territorial from a young age. Some large specimens are aggressively territorial and may cause problems if housed with other large nocturnal fish.
Breeding: Unknown although almost certainly a cave / pipe spawner.
Price
$150 dollars each
Please note the minimum order is 5 or more no exceptions. I don't sell only females or singles.
If you have any questions PM me or email me at unungy@gmail.com
Serious Inquires ONLY
Unungy
Common Name(s) L097, Polka Dot Cactus Pleco
Type Locality Santarém at the Rio Tapajós, Pará, Brazil
Pronunciation SUE dah KAN thi cuss
Species Information:
Size 180mm (7.1") SL Show near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification:
Clearly a species of Pseudacanthicus, this species is black with irregularly spaced and sized cream coloured spot markings.
Sexing:
Mature males have considerably more odontodal growth on most fins rays but the pectorals are most adorned. Females fill out quite considerably in relation to the slender males.
Habitat Information:
Distribution Santarém at the Rio Tapajós, Pará, Brazil
Amazon, Tapajós (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Husbandry Information
Feeding:
Carnivore although not a predator, prawns and chopped mussel appear favourites and promote favourable growth. Some vegetable should also be provided and thus balances diet.
Furniture: A shy fish, especially when young when it is very nocturnal.
Compatibility:
Generally peaceful but territorial from a young age. Some large specimens are aggressively territorial and may cause problems if housed with other large nocturnal fish.
Breeding: Unknown although almost certainly a cave / pipe spawner.
Price
$150 dollars each
Please note the minimum order is 5 or more no exceptions. I don't sell only females or singles.
If you have any questions PM me or email me at unungy@gmail.com
Serious Inquires ONLY
Unungy
