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| Scientific Name | Pseudacanthicus sp. (2) |
| Common Name(s) | White Cactus Pleco |
| Pronunciation | SUE dah KAN thi cuss |
| Etymology | Pseud- Greek: False, Acanthicus - Greek: Spiny, Thorny. Literally "False Acanthicus" referring to this genus being similar (but different from) to Acanthicus. |
| Species Information | |
| 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. |
| 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 | Proportionally sized pieces of bogwood (the fish does not appear to particularly like rockwork) are a good idea as are equally dimensioned pipes. Plants are just a nuisance to this fish and while not orally molested, they tend to be battered by the fishes movement. |
| 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. |
| Further Information | |
| Registered Keepers | (1) hoover (p: 2). Click on a username above to see all that persons registered catfish species. You can also view all "my cats" data for this species.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | -1 Nov 30 00:00 (species record created: 2002 May 19 00:00) |
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