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Red Tail Leopardous Pleco

The Redtail Leopardus Pleco (Pseudacanthicus leopardus, L114) is also sometimes referred to as the "Leopard Cactus Pleco". It has a light

brown body color covered with dark brown to black spots. The fins develop a bright red-orange color. Some variation exists between individuals and with age and geographic region. This pleco is mostly a meat-eater; some plant matter can be given as a supplement but it should be provided with a primary diet of foods like shrimp, krill, worms, fishflesh and similar foods. They are not usually predatory on other fish, however.

The fish commonly known as "plecos" come from the family Loricariidae, also known as the “armored catfish”. They are known to many as "suckerfish" due to the shape of their body and mouth and are often sold as algae-eaters even though many of them eat little algae.

This species of pleco is community safe with some caution, and can grow up to 9.5", requiring a minimum tank size of 55 gallons.