{"product_id":"l024-redfin-cactus-pleco","title":"L024 Redfin Cactus Pleco (Pseudacanthicus pitanga)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.75;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL024 Redfin Cactus Pleco (Pseudacanthicus pitanga)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL024 Redfin Cactus Pleco for specialty freshwater aquariums in Canada.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Fish Stands Out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBold red-fin contrast and heavily armoured cactus-pleco appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly desirable L-number pleco for specialist collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, powerful fish best displayed in a spacious rock-and-cave layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eProvide 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePrimarily carnivorous; offer high-quality sinking carnivore foods, insect- or crustacean-based foods, and occasional supplemental wafers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopick Aquarium Livestock Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    All fish at Topick Aquarium are quarantined and conditioned to stable local tap water before sale.\n    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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePseudacanthicus pitanga\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to approximately 30 cm+\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Environment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stable, fully cycled freshwater aquarium with species-appropriate shelter and filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the L024 Redfin Cactus Pleco an algae eater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It may graze occasionally, but it should be treated as a protein-oriented pleco and fed accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow large does an L024 pleco become?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a large-growing species, so long-term tank size and filtration should be considered before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it live with other plecos?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can be kept in carefully planned large setups, but caves and territories are essential because mature fish may defend bottom space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Topick Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (~5 cm)","offer_id":46054821429482,"sku":null,"price":129.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/9091\/5818\/files\/images_2_f4478b62-058c-4477-aa60-cb63e134b15e.jpg?v=1777559469","url":"https:\/\/topickaquarium.com\/products\/l024-redfin-cactus-pleco","provider":"Topick Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}