L-025 SCARLET CACTUS PLECOSTOMUS

🔴 L-025 Scarlet Cactus Plecostomus (Pseudacanthicus sp.) – Elite Armor, Fiery Fins, Ultimate Pleco Prestige

The L-025 Scarlet Cactus Plecostomus is one of the most coveted plecos in the world, celebrated for its vibrant scarlet-red fins, jet-black armored body, and fierce territorial personality. Often considered the pinnacle of exotic pleco keeping, the Scarlet Cactus is a rare gem collected by serious hobbyists who want a display fish that commands attention.

Native to the Rio Xingu in Brazil, this pleco belongs to the Pseudacanthicus genus, known for its rock-hard scutes and aggressive bottom-territory behavior. When provided with space, flow, and protein-rich food, this species thrives and develops even deeper color contrast—making it a true showstopper for any high-end setup.

🐟 Species Profile:

• Scientific Name: Pseudacanthicus sp. L025

• Common Name: Scarlet Cactus Plecostomus

• L-Number: L-025

• Adult Size: 14–18+ inches

• Temperament: Semi-aggressive, highly territorial with bottom dwellers

• Tank Size: 150+ gallons

• Water Parameters: 78–86°F | pH 6.2–7.4 | Strong current, oxygen-rich

• Diet: Carnivore – enjoys shrimp, tilapia, mussels, sinking carnivore pellets

🛠️ Tank Setup & Compatibility:

Scarlet Cactus Plecos thrive in:

• Large tanks with strong water movement and high oxygen

• Rock structures, caves, and driftwood to claim as territory

• Soft substrate or bare bottom setups

• Spot-cleaning and powerful filtration to handle messy carnivore diets

Compatible with:

• Large fish that stay out of its territory—such as arowanas, rays, bichirs, datnoids, peacock bass

• Avoid bottom dwellers, other plecos, or similarly shaped fish unless tank is very large and zoned

Behavior:

• 🛡️ Fiercely territorial on the bottom—especially in tight quarters

• 💪 Highly active during feeding time

• 🎯 Intelligent and responsive to routine—can be hand-fed once acclimated

🛒 Why Buy from RobsAquatics.com?

Each L-025 Scarlet Cactus Pleco is:

• ✅ Hand-selected for fin coloration and body quality

• ✅ Acclimated and eating prepared carnivore diets

• ✅ Professionally packed and covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee

• ✅ Ideal for serious collectors, monster tank builds, or centerpiece predator displays

📦 Add an apex pleco to your tank with the Scarlet Cactus Plecostomus L025—a rare armored titan that delivers intense color and personality. Now available at RobsAquatics.com for true enthusiasts only.