General information:
Scientific Name Pseudacanthicus sp. (L273)
Common Name L273, Titanicus Pleco
Type Locality Rio Tapajós, Pará, Brazil
Pronunciation SUE dah KAN thi cuss
Species Information
Size 300mm (11.8"
Identification:
A variably marked species, the best examples of which can be unbelievably beautifully marked. Other individuals are no where near as striking in appearance but all can be identified by an unusual almost metallic sheen displayed on the back half of the body of the fish.
Sexing:
Males appear to display the brighter more cosmetically attractive patterning. Females are more drab even from an early age.
Habitat Information:
Distribution Rio Tapajós, Pará, Brazil
Water parameters:
PH 6.0 - 7.0 currently acclimated to 7.6
Temperature: 23.0-28.0°C or 73.4-82.4°F
Other Parameters: Clean, clear well-oxygenated water is required for this species.
Feeding: Carnivore although not a predator, prawns and chopped mussel appear favorites and promote favourable growth. Some vegetable should also be provided and thus balances diet.
Furniture: Requires a suitable sized cave, preferably wood, and is quite secretive.
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
$180 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
Scientific Name Pseudacanthicus sp. (L273)
Common Name L273, Titanicus Pleco
Type Locality Rio Tapajós, Pará, Brazil
Pronunciation SUE dah KAN thi cuss
Species Information
Size 300mm (11.8"
Identification:
A variably marked species, the best examples of which can be unbelievably beautifully marked. Other individuals are no where near as striking in appearance but all can be identified by an unusual almost metallic sheen displayed on the back half of the body of the fish.
Sexing:
Males appear to display the brighter more cosmetically attractive patterning. Females are more drab even from an early age.
Habitat Information:
Distribution Rio Tapajós, Pará, Brazil
Water parameters:
PH 6.0 - 7.0 currently acclimated to 7.6
Temperature: 23.0-28.0°C or 73.4-82.4°F
Other Parameters: Clean, clear well-oxygenated water is required for this species.
Feeding: Carnivore although not a predator, prawns and chopped mussel appear favorites and promote favourable growth. Some vegetable should also be provided and thus balances diet.
Furniture: Requires a suitable sized cave, preferably wood, and is quite secretive.
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
$180 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
