{"product_id":"l024-red-fin-cactus-pleco-pseudacanthicus-pitanga","title":"L024 Red Fin Cactus Pleco (Pseudacanthicus pitanga)","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStriking fins. Armoured beauty. A special arrival for NZ pleco enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop Fin Aquatics is excited to offer the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL024 Red Fin Cactus Pleco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—a spectacular species that, to our knowledge, has not been imported into New Zealand for around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its dark, heavily armoured body and beautiful red-to-orange fins, this impressive pleco brings something special to a large freshwater aquarium. Its distinctive spiny appearance gives it the “cactus” name, while its colour and commanding presence make it a standout as it matures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur fish are currently \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eapproximately 5–6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering the opportunity to raise a juvenile into an impressive adult.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare \u0026amp; Aquarium Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A large species reaching around 35 cm body length, with additional length from the tail. Plan for a spacious adult aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Territorial, particularly towards other plecos and bottom-dwelling fish. Provide separate shelters and plenty of floor space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium setup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A mature aquarium with strong filtration, well-oxygenated water, caves and rocky hiding places.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily carnivorous. Offer quality sinking carnivore pellets and varied foods such as shrimp, mussel and suitable frozen foods, with occasional vegetable matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Best suited to experienced fishkeepers prepared for its adult size and long-term needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This species needs deliberate, protein-rich feeding and should not be purchased as an algae cleaner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exciting addition for dedicated pleco enthusiasts—available now at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop Fin Aquatics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize is approximate. Colouration and fin development vary with age and between individual fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top Fin Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67639562862666,"sku":null,"price":249.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/4436\/3338\/files\/Aquariumfishagainstablackbackground.png?v=1791449581","url":"https:\/\/www.topfinaquatics.co.nz\/products\/l024-red-fin-cactus-pleco-pseudacanthicus-pitanga","provider":"Top Fin Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}