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📍 BASIC INFO
Origin: Rio Madeira Basin, Brazil
Adult Size: 10″ – 12″
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive (territorial, especially as it matures)
Care Level: ⭐ Intermediate – Advanced
Tank Level: Bottom
🍽 DIET
Carnivore / Omnivore (Protein-heavy)
Accepts: Carnivore pellets, shrimp, mussels, bloodworms, high-protein sinking wafers
✔ COMPATIBILITY
Best kept with medium to large fish.
Not recommended with small or slow fish.
Can be territorial toward other plecos—provide ample space and multiple caves.
💧 WATER PARAMETERS
pH: 6.0 – 7.5
Temperature: 78–86°F
Ammonia: 0 ppm
Nitrite: 0 ppm
Nitrate: <30 ppm
⭐ HIGHLIGHT
Striking elongated body with flowing fins and bold patterning
Known for its “flying” appearance when gliding through the tank
📝 CARE NOTES
A larger Pseudacanthicus species that requires a spacious aquarium and strong filtration.
Prefers warm, well-oxygenated water with stable conditions.
Provide rock caves and driftwood for shelter.
Not an algae grazer—requires a protein-rich diet.
Becomes more territorial with age, especially toward similar species.
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