General information:
Scientific Name Pseudacanthicus sp. (L025)
Common Name(s) L025, Scarlet Cactus Pleco, Scarlet Pleco
Type Locality Rio Xingú, Pará, Brazil
Pronunciation SUE dah KAN thi cuss
Species Information
Size 450mm (17.7") SL
Identification:
Similar to L024 but with considerably more red colour in the fins and more pronounced black spots. The eyes of L025 are different and give the fish a hooded almost ''evil'' look. Large, monstrously impressive (16''+), individuals have been imported.
Sexing:
Mature males have considerably more odontodal growth on most fins rays but the pectorals are most adorned. Females fill out quite considerably in relation to the slender males.
Habitat Information:
Distribution Amazon, Lower Amazon, Xingu (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Water parameters:
PH 6.0 - 7.4
Temperature 24.0-26.0°C or 75.2-78.8°F (Show others)
Other Parameters:
Water quality is important for this fish, clear, well-oxygenated especially because of the warmer water this fish prefers.
Feeding:
Carnivore although not a predator, prawns and chopped mussel appear favourites and promote favourable growth. Some vegetable should also be provided and thus balances diet.
Furniture:
A potentially large pleco that will need robust decoration in the tank. Fairly reclusive and will need cover to hide in. Care must be taken that no other inhabitants of the aquarium attempt to dispute ownership of this cover. This fish will fight for the territory and, with its array of spines and hooks, can cause serious damage.
Compatibility:
Aggressively territorial and may cause problems if housed with similar sized nocturnal fish.
Suggested Tankmates The temptation with large tough Loricariids is to keep them with large, tough other fish such as Oscars or other brutish characters. This actually works quite well with most omnivorous or mainly vegetarian plecos. Pseudacanthicus however are big messy carnivores, but, like all large plecos, produce vast amounts of waste and as such would require monumental filtration to house alongside non-catfish ''equals''. It is better to think of these catfish as the centerpiece fish and stock their aquarium with medium sized (preferably omnivorous) fish. All sizes of barbs work surprisingly well.
Breeding: Unknown but almost certainly a cave or pipe spawner.
Price
$180 dollars each
Please note the minimum order is 5 or more no exceptions. I don't sell only females or singles.
If you have any questions PM me or email me at unungy@gmail.com
Serious Inquires ONLY SOLD OUT!!!
Unungy
Scientific Name Pseudacanthicus sp. (L025)
Common Name(s) L025, Scarlet Cactus Pleco, Scarlet Pleco
Type Locality Rio Xingú, Pará, Brazil
Pronunciation SUE dah KAN thi cuss
Species Information
Size 450mm (17.7") SL
Identification:
Similar to L024 but with considerably more red colour in the fins and more pronounced black spots. The eyes of L025 are different and give the fish a hooded almost ''evil'' look. Large, monstrously impressive (16''+), individuals have been imported.
Sexing:
Mature males have considerably more odontodal growth on most fins rays but the pectorals are most adorned. Females fill out quite considerably in relation to the slender males.
Habitat Information:
Distribution Amazon, Lower Amazon, Xingu (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Water parameters:
PH 6.0 - 7.4
Temperature 24.0-26.0°C or 75.2-78.8°F (Show others)
Other Parameters:
Water quality is important for this fish, clear, well-oxygenated especially because of the warmer water this fish prefers.
Feeding:
Carnivore although not a predator, prawns and chopped mussel appear favourites and promote favourable growth. Some vegetable should also be provided and thus balances diet.
Furniture:
A potentially large pleco that will need robust decoration in the tank. Fairly reclusive and will need cover to hide in. Care must be taken that no other inhabitants of the aquarium attempt to dispute ownership of this cover. This fish will fight for the territory and, with its array of spines and hooks, can cause serious damage.
Compatibility:
Aggressively territorial and may cause problems if housed with similar sized nocturnal fish.
Suggested Tankmates The temptation with large tough Loricariids is to keep them with large, tough other fish such as Oscars or other brutish characters. This actually works quite well with most omnivorous or mainly vegetarian plecos. Pseudacanthicus however are big messy carnivores, but, like all large plecos, produce vast amounts of waste and as such would require monumental filtration to house alongside non-catfish ''equals''. It is better to think of these catfish as the centerpiece fish and stock their aquarium with medium sized (preferably omnivorous) fish. All sizes of barbs work surprisingly well.
Breeding: Unknown but almost certainly a cave or pipe spawner.
Price
$180 dollars each
Please note the minimum order is 5 or more no exceptions. I don't sell only females or singles.
If you have any questions PM me or email me at unungy@gmail.com
Serious Inquires ONLY SOLD OUT!!!
Unungy
