L600 Leopard Cactus Pleco

L600 Leopard Cactus Pleco is a striking large pleco known for its dark body covered with bold yellow or orange leopard-like spots. Native to the Xingu River basin in Brazil, this impressive species is popular among experienced aquarists because of its vivid coloration and armored, spiny appearance.

Scientific Name: Pseudacanthicus leopardus

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Diet: Sinking pellets, carnivore wafers, shrimp, fish, and occasional vegetables

Minimum Tank Size: 125–180 gallons

Temperature: 76–84°F (24–29°C)

pH: 6.0–7.5

Adult Size: 18–24 inches

Behavior: Leopard Cactus Plecos are territorial and prefer aquariums with caves, rocks, and driftwood where they can hide during the day. They become more active at night and require strong filtration due to their large size and heavy waste production.

Notes: Assortment includes a mix of colors and patterns; Exact colors and markings will vary; Stock photo used; fish received may differ.

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We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.

Any orders placed before 12:00 PM on Tuesday will be shipped out that same week. orders placed after 12:00 PM on Tuesday will now be processed the following week

Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)

Note: color may be slightly off from photo.

We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.

Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.

Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.

we do not refund shipping costs