{"product_id":"redfin-cactus-pleco-l024","title":"Redfin Cactus Pleco (L024)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking large pleco with bold armour, dark patterning, and vibrant red-orange fins \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRedfin Cactus Pleco L024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an impressive South American pleco prized for its rugged body shape, heavy armour plating, and eye-catching red to orange finnage. Its dark body develops attractive spotting and contrast as it matures, making it a standout bottom-dwelling centrepiece fish for larger freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL024 Plecos are powerful, territorial fish that appreciate plenty of caves, driftwood, rocky structure, and strong filtration. They are best kept with robust tank mates and should be given enough floor space to establish their own territory. A varied diet containing quality sinking foods, protein-rich foods, and vegetable matter will help keep them in excellent condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeed to Know:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intermediate to experienced aquarists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 300 litres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 25–30°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended School Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Best kept singly unless the aquarium is very large with multiple territories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally suitable with medium to large fish; territorial toward other large plecos and bottom-dwellers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 30–35 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a-ADh8U5W-s?si=GtxBkh2FCkPPhD1m\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Requests:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any requests for gender\/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRural Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect\/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. You can find your nearest depot\/point here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/nearestlocation\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/\u003cwbr\u003enearestlocation\/\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simply Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67556423696461,"sku":null,"price":289.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/626078a7-5862-4524-9403-ea7197789cea.png?v=1790720803","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/redfin-cactus-pleco-l024","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}