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Hypancistrus inspector
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| Snowball Pleco | |
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| Snowball Pleco | |
| Species | Hypancistrus inspector |
| Family | Loricariidae |
| 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) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 5.4 - 7.6 |
| Temp. | 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 303.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-16 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet |
Omnivore
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| Life Span |
5-8 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[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 but will eat some algae. Feed with live/frozen foods and spirulina. Also fond of zucchini and sweet potato.
[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.
