Pseudacanthicus sp. (L273)

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The unique L273 pleco is a South American Loricariidae that is found in the lower Amazon and Rio Tapajos. This Pseudacanthicus sp. is set apart by the unreal coloration (pinkish metallic coating) that some of this species, mostly males display.

Care tips

  • Shy and cryptic
  • Prefers dimmed light
  • Territorial
  • Rocks, caves and wood
  • Carnivore (likes mussels and prawns)
  • Do provide plant-based diet (balanced diet)

Pseudacanthicus sp. (L273) is also known by Titanicus pleco.

Below you can find photo and video collection of the two Pseudacanthicus sp. L273 plecos that I have kept. They came with a semi bad condition (malnourished). Luckily both of them recovered fairly quickly. You might also be interested in these Pseudacanthicus species L114 pleco and L600 pleco which are some what similar to L273 pleco.

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Photo gallery

This photo gallery contains images. Photos were taken between 2016 and 2017. Latest photos are always at the top. Click on each image for full-screen view.

Video gallery

This video gallery contains videos of my L273 pleco. Latest videos are always at the top.

Pseudacanthicus sp. L273 video

This capture shows closeups.

  • Also starring L134 pleco and Hypoptopoma (nannoptopoma) sp.