Acanthicus adonis (L155)

Acanthicus adonis (L155) Tank Setup

Plan for at least 264 US gal min of water—that is the minimum in our database for a workable setup, not a challenge to crowd fish. Aim to hold 75–82°F and pH 6–7.5 without daily drama. These fish use the Bottom zone most, so put wood, plants, or open water there accordingly.

What Do Acanthicus adonis Eat?

We record diet as Omnivore (detritivore). Offer a few food types that match—dry, frozen, or gel—and swap now and then. One flake every day for a year is how dull color and gut trouble creep in.

Acanthicus adonis (L155) Tank Mates

Temperament in the data: Aggressive. Flagged as a fin nipper, so long flowing fins and slow targets are a poor match. Adonis Pleco; grows enormous. Extremely large; requires public-aquarium scale setup. Spiny and can be aggressive. Plug your full stock list into the stocking calculator—single-species compatibility scores are hints, not a whole-tank verdict.

Are Acanthicus adonis Good for Beginners?

Not where we would send a brand-new keeper. Get a few wins under your belt with hardier fish first.