Cactus Pleco (L024) (Pseudacanthicus sp.)

Fish in the family Loricariidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific namePseudacanthicus sp.

FamilyLoricariidae

Also known asL024, Red Fin Cactus Pleco, Pseudacanthicus sp. L024

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive (some territorial)

DietCarnivore (meaty foods, shrimp, mussel, sinking carnivore pellets)

Adult size18 in

Minimum tank size180 gallons

Water parametersTemp 77-85°F, pH 6.0-7.4, GH 2-12 dGH

Appearance

Robust grey-brown body bristling with spiny odontodes and reddish fin edges; the namesake 'cactus' pleco.

Difficulty and care for the Cactus Pleco (L024)

Hard

Origin and habitat

South America (Rio Tocantins, Brazil)

Keeper notes

Strongly territorial; one of the more aggressive plecos toward conspecifics and other bottom dwellers.

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