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 °R22 -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

[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.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Planet Catfish
• Breeding L102