Acanthicus adonis (Fairy or Adonis catfish)

Acanthicus adonis fish is a freshwater fish native to South America. It belongs to the Loricariidae family and is also known as Adonis catfish. It is a fairly imposing fish, up to a length of about 40 centimeters. Its most distinctive characteristic is its shiny black color and thorny scales which give it a robust and slightly threatening appearance.

Acanthicus adonis fish has an elongated body and laterally compressed, with a wide and flattened head. His mouth is located below the head and is equipped with strong and pointed teeth adapted to his mainly carnivorous diet. It has two pectoral fins and a bifurcated caudal fin. Its dorsal and anal fins are very developed and thorny, giving it a more aggressive appearance.

Acanthicus adonis fish is generally lonely and territorial, but can coexist with other fish in a large aquarium. It needs a space large enough to swim freely and a substrate rich in organic matter to feed and hide. It also needs good filtration of water and adequate lighting to maintain a healthy environment.

In captivity, Acanthicus Adonis fish feeds mainly on meat, such as carnivorous fish pellets, frozen shrimp and living fish. It is also known to scratch the surface of the substrate to find food. It is a fairly easy to maintain fish, but it can be aggressive towards other fish, so it is important to introduce it with caution into a community aquarium.

In summary, Acanthicus Adonis fish is an imposing and thorny fish native to South America, which needs sufficient space and an adequate environment to prosper in captivity. His mainly carnivorous diet and his territorial behavior make it a popular choice among experienced aquarophilia lovers.

Males have dorsal thorns