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Baryancistrus sp "L142"
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| Snowball Pleco | |
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| Snowball Pleco | |
| Species | Baryancistrus sp "L142" |
| Family | Loricariidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 246.052 liters 246,051.766 mL 65 US Gallons (246.1L) |
| Size | 30.48 cm
9-12 " (22.9-30.5cm) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.4 |
| Temp. | 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-16 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
8-12 years |
| Habitat | |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Big White Spot Pleco, White Spot Pleco, Snowball Pleco, LDA33, L142
[edit] Sexing
- Males have more pronounced pectoral rays with small bristles.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Becomes increasingly territorial towards other Plecos and bottom-dwellers as the fish matures. Will be peaceful towards mid and top-dwelling community fish.
[edit] Diet
- Will graze constantly around the tank but generally will not touch algae. Feed a varied diet of algae or catfish wafers, blanched vegetables including courgette, cucumber and this fish shows a fondness towards sweet potato. Will also take occasional bloodworm and brine shrimp.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Needs a spacious and well filtered tank with bogwood décor.
[edit] Behaviour
- An active Pleco that will be most active at night and hide if bright lights are on. Will often sit near the outflow in the current.
[edit] Identification
- Can be mistaken for many of the other spotted Plecos on the market, can be differentiated from the others by its dentition, it has 4 large rasping plates that cover most of its oval mouth as opposed to similar catfish with smaller plates.
