LoricariidaeFreshwater Fishintermediate
Pseudacanthicus leopardus L114 'Leopard Cactus Pleco'
Pseudacanthicus leopardus
Origin: Brazil, Venezuela (Orinoco)
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Water Parameters
Temperature26–30 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH6–7.5
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GH (Hardness)3–10 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)1–6 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 40 cm
- Min Tank
- 300 L
- Lifespan
- 20
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- aggressive toward conspecifics and similar species
About
Pseudacanthicus leopardus, the Leopard Cactus Pleco (L114), has dramatic leopard spots and exceptionally spiny odontodes covering its body — looking like a moving cactus. One of the most impressive-looking plecos but grows large and is aggressive.
Care Guide
300 L+ tank. Temperature 26–30°C, pH 6.0–7.5. Caves and territory. Feed sinking pellets, shrimp, meat-based foods — carnivore. Aggressive toward same species and similar shaped fish.
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