Plecos · Pseudacanthicus

Red-fin cactus L024

Pseudacanthicus pitanga · Rio Tocantins, Brazil · also LDA118

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Dark body with red fin edges. Large and aggressive.

The Red-fin cactus L024 (Pseudacanthicus pitanga) is a freshwater fish from Rio Tocantins, Brazil, where it lives in rapids habitat. Adults reach about 40 cm (15.7 in). Keep it at 26–30 °C (79–86 °F) and pH 5.5–7.5, with strong, well-oxygenated flow. It is aggressive. Feed meaty foods: frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp and quality sinking pellets.

At a glance

Water temperature

26–30 °C 79–86 °F

5.5–7.5 neutral water

Adult size

40 cm 15.7 in

Swims

Bottom mostly on the floor and in caves

Current

Strong fast, oxygen-rich water

Food

Meaty foods

Temperament

Aggressive

≈ Every value here is an estimate from typical hobby ranges. We're checking them against sources.

Where it comes from

Home water

Rio Tocantins, Brazil

Tocantins

Lives in rapids habitat.

The dot marks where it's collected. Map: Natural Earth.

Red-fin cactus

L024

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26–30°C
pH 5.5–7.5
Strong!
16 in!
Bottom
Meat
Aggressive!

Dark body with red fin edges.

Red-fin cactus

L024

Pseudacanthicus pitanga

Rio Tocantins, Brazil · rapids

Temperature: 26–30°C
pH: 5.5–7.5
Adult size: 16 in · 40 cm
Flow: Strong
Swims: Bottom
Temperament: Aggressive
Diet: Carnivore
Breeding: Rarely
Typical price: $130–400
In Canada: Rare
Rarity: Rare or hard to breed

Dark body with red fin edges. Large and aggressive.

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Tank mates

Checked against a roomy 300 L planted tank with high flow and plenty of caves. Your own tank may change the answer: try it in Your tanks.

Good together

Keep apart

Aggressive: red-fin cactus, it

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In the hobby

In stock now

Topick Aquarium, Markham · $129.99
L024 Redfin Cactus Pleco (Pseudacanthicus pitanga) · seen Sep 25

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Tanks with this fish

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Questions keepers ask

How big does a Red-fin cactus L024 get?

About 40 cm (15.7 in) as an adult.

What temperature does a Red-fin cactus L024 need?

26–30 °C (79–86 °F).

What pH does a Red-fin cactus L024 need?

pH 5.5–7.5.

Is the Red-fin cactus L024 aggressive?

Yes. It is aggressive and needs careful planning.

What does a Red-fin cactus L024 eat?

Feed meaty foods: frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp and quality sinking pellets.

Where does the Red-fin cactus L024 come from?

Rio Tocantins, Brazil.

What fish can live with a Red-fin cactus L024?

Good tank mates include Candy stripe (L015), Zebra (L046), Boeseman's rainbowfish, Bolivian ram, Bronze corydoras.

All the numbers

Temperature min (°C)	26	Estimate
Temperature max (°C)	30	Estimate
pH min	5.5	Genus default (genus)
pH max	7.5	Genus default (genus)
Adult size (cm)	40	Estimate
Flow	High	Estimate
Habitat	rapids	Estimate
Temperament	Aggressive	Estimate
Diet	Carnivore	Estimate
Breeding difficulty	Rarely	Estimate
Availability in Canada	rare	Estimate
Typical price min (CAD)	130	Estimate
Typical price max (CAD)	400	Estimate

Some values are estimates from typical hobby ranges and haven't been checked against a source yet.