L024 Redfin Cactus Pleco (Pseudacanthicus pitanga)

L024 Redfin Cactus Pleco for specialty freshwater aquariums in Canada.

The L024 Redfin Cactus Pleco is a collector-grade armored catfish prized for its dark, heavily plated body and bold reddish fins. Native to the Rio Tocantins basin in Brazil, this large-growing cactus pleco develops into an impressive focal fish for appropriately sized aquariums.

Why This Fish Stands Out

• Bold red-fin contrast and heavily armoured cactus-pleco appearance
• Highly desirable L-number pleco for specialist collections
• Large, powerful fish best displayed in a spacious rock-and-cave layout

Aquarium Setup

Provide a large aquarium with strong filtration, high oxygenation, secure caves, and generous floor space. This species can be territorial with other bottom dwellers, especially as it grows.

Feeding

Primarily carnivorous; offer high-quality sinking carnivore foods, insect- or crustacean-based foods, and occasional supplemental wafers.

Topick Aquarium Livestock Standard

All fish at Topick Aquarium are quarantined and conditioned to stable local tap water before sale. Although this species may originate from water with different natural parameters, stability, proper acclimation, filtration, and a mature aquarium remain more important than chasing exact numbers.

Care Summary

• Scientific Name: Pseudacanthicus pitanga
• Adult Size: Up to approximately 30 cm+
• Care Level: Advanced
• Recommended Environment: Stable, fully cycled freshwater aquarium with species-appropriate shelter and filtration

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the L024 Redfin Cactus Pleco an algae eater?
No. It may graze occasionally, but it should be treated as a protein-oriented pleco and fed accordingly.

How large does an L024 pleco become?
It is a large-growing species, so long-term tank size and filtration should be considered before purchase.

Can it live with other plecos?
It can be kept in carefully planned large setups, but caves and territories are essential because mature fish may defend bottom space.