{"product_id":"adonis-pleco-3-5-5cm","title":"Adonis Pleco | Acanthicus adonis (3.5–5cm)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"newlands-animal-care-guide\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdonis Plecos are striking spotted juveniles, but their eventual size makes them a specialist commitment. Please discuss adult accommodation with our aquatic team before purchase. Supplied size: 3.5–5cm. Size at sale is not adult size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBehaviour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA giant suckermouth catfish. Attractive spotted juveniles can become very large, territorial adults; their markings change with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTank Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults may reach about 100cm. This requires a public-aquarium-scale installation, with an adult footprint exceeding roughly 6 × 2 metres, powerful filtration and ample turning space. It is unsuitable for an ordinary home aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults may attack other bottom dwellers. Do not select companions on the basis of the small juvenile size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide varied sinking foods, vegetable material and suitable aquatic invertebrates; algae alone are insufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain clean, highly oxygenated water around 23–30°C and pH 6–7.5. Arrange permanent adult accommodation before purchase. Use a fully cycled aquarium. Check appetite, breathing and equipment daily; test water regularly and keep ammonia and nitrite at zero. Make regular partial water changes with conditioned, temperature-matched water and clean filter media in removed aquarium water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick \u0026amp; Collect only: order online and wait for confirmation before collecting from Newlands Home \u0026amp; Garden Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. We do not ship live animals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Petra - Aqua Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55679414731079,"sku":"1140767","price":74.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/1140767-01-black.jpg?v=1794504203","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/products\/adonis-pleco-3-5-5cm","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}