Hypancistrus inspector

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Snowball Pleco
Snowball Pleco
Species Hypancistrus inspector
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 75.708 liters
75,708.236 mL

20 US Gallons (75.7L)

Size 16.002 cm

6-6.3 " (15.2-16cm)

pH 5.4 - 7.6
Temp. 295.15 K
71.6 °F
531.27 °R

303.15 K
86 °F
545.67 °R
22 -30 °C (71.6-86°F)

Water Hardness

6-16

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-8 years

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[edit] Alternative names

Snowball Pleco, L102

[edit] Sexing

The female is black-brown with white spots while the male has a lot more reddish tones in its colours and white spots. The male has strong odontodal growth while the female has almost none and is a lot fuller and rounder in body shape.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Does well in a peaceful community tank, may be territorial to other pleco species.

[edit] Diet

This pleco is primarily carnivorous and will not eat algae. Feed with live/frozen foods and spirulina.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Prefers a spacious tank with rock and bogwood decor.

[edit] Behaviour

A generally peaceful pleco.

[edit] Identification

This pleco is attractive with a dark base colour, which is more red on males, with white spots covering the body and fins. The fins are edged in a dark band.

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Facts about Hypancistrus inspector
Availability Uncommon
Common name Snowball Pleco
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Loricariidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, Live Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 6.3 in (16.002 cm)  +
Maximum age 8  +
Maximum hardness 16  +
Maximum pH 7.6  +
Maximum temperature 303.15 K (30 °C, 86 °F, 545.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 20 US Gallon (75.708 liters, 75,708.236 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 6  +
Minimum pH 5.4  +
Minimum temperature 295.15 K (22 °C, 71.6 °F, 531.27 °R)  +
Scientific name Hypancistrus inspector
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