{"product_id":"l185-xingu-spiny-monster-pleco","title":"L185 Evil Cactus Pleco (Pseudacanthicus sp.)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL185 Evil Cactus Pleco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Pseudacanthicus sp.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe L185 Evil Cactus Pleco is one of the most impressive and highly sought-after cactus plecos in the hobby. Native to the rocky, fast-flowing waters of Brazil’s Xingu River, this powerful species is recognized for its jet-black body, heavy armor, pronounced spines, and striking spotted fins. As it matures, it develops an even more commanding appearance, making it a true centerpiece for large aquariums. Due to its limited availability and specialized care requirements, the L185 is considered a prized fish among serious pleco collectors. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species thrives in highly oxygenated water with strong flow, excellent filtration, and plenty of large caves and rockwork. Primarily carnivorous, the L185 benefits from a protein-rich diet including sinking carnivore pellets, shrimp, mussels, fish, and other meaty foods. While generally peaceful toward similarly sized fish, it can become territorial with other bottom-dwelling plecos, especially in confined spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16–18 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-aggressive to territorial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carnivore (high-protein pellets, shrimp, fish, mussels, and other meaty foods)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Xingu River Basin, Brazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 180 gallons or larger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"6.5 - 7 inches","offer_id":46327370744004,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/5286\/6500\/files\/9B2D1B94-A5DB-4226-AFB2-FBE9BBAEE266.jpg?v=1782932085","url":"https:\/\/www.predatoryfins.com\/products\/l185-xingu-spiny-monster-pleco","provider":"Predatory Fins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}