L-024 REDFIN CACTUS 10-12"

🔥 L-024 Redfin Cactus Pleco (10–12") – Rugged Texture, Fiery Fins, True Collector’s Fish

The L-024 Redfin Cactus Pleco, also known as the Pseudacanthicus sp. "Scarlet Cactus", is a rare and highly prized exotic pleco revered for its armored body, deep charcoal black scales, and vivid red to orange fins. At 10–12 inches, this stunning specimen is well past the juvenile stage and displays the full coloration and texture that make it a showstopper in any serious monster fish or pleco collection.

Native to the Rio Tocantins in Brazil, this pleco boasts a spiky, rock-like appearance that offers both defense and beauty. It’s not just for show—this fish is territorial, carnivorous, and loaded with personality, making it a perfect centerpiece in large, high-flow aquariums.

🐟 Species Profile:

• Scientific Name: Pseudacanthicus sp. L024

• Common Name: Redfin Cactus Pleco, Scarlet Cactus Pleco

• L-Number: L-024

• Adult Size: 14–16+ inches

• Temperament: Semi-aggressive, highly territorial with other plecos

• Tank Size: 125+ gallons

• Water Parameters: 78–86°F | pH 6.5–7.5 | Moderate to strong current

• Diet: Carnivore – thrives on shrimp, tilapia, carnivore pellets, and sinking meaty foods

🛠️ Tank Setup & Compatibility:

Redfin Cactus Plecos thrive in:

• Large tanks with driftwood, rock structures, and shaded hideouts

• Sandy or smooth gravel substrate to protect the belly and fins

• High-flow, oxygen-rich environments mimicking Rio Tocantins conditions

• Strong filtration to support high protein diets

Compatible with:

• Large, non-bottom-dwelling species like arowanas, datnoids, rays, peacock bass

• Avoid other plecos or bottom dwellers unless tank is extremely spacious

• Can be aggressive toward similar-shaped fish or territorial tankmates

Behavior:

• 💢 Territorial, especially toward other plecos

• 🌙 Nocturnal but becomes visible during feeding

• 🧠 Smart and responsive, often recognizes routine and feeding cues

🛒 Why Buy from RobsAquatics.com?

Each L-024 Redfin Cactus Pleco is:

• ✅ Hand-selected for rich coloration and healthy body structure

• ✅ Acclimated and feeding on high-protein prepared foods

• ✅ Shipped with expert care and backed by our Live Arrival Guarantee

• ✅ Ideal for high-end pleco collectors, predator tanks, or rare species displays

📦 Bring rugged beauty and intensity to your aquarium with the L-024 Redfin Cactus Pleco—an armored giant with flaming fins and unmatched presence. Available now at RobsAquatics.com.