🐟 L201 SNOWBALL PLECO

Hypancistrus inspector

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📍 BASIC INFO

Origin: Rio Orinoco Basin, Venezuela

Adult Size: 5″ – 6″

Temperament: Peaceful to Semi-Aggressive (territorial with other plecos)

Care Level: ⭐ Beginner – Intermediate

Tank Level: Bottom

🍽 DIET

Omnivore (Protein-focused)

Accepts: Sinking pellets, algae wafers, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, high-protein foods

✔ COMPATIBILITY

Best kept with peaceful community fish.

May show mild territorial behavior toward other plecos or bottom dwellers.

Provide caves or hiding spots to reduce stress and aggression.

💧 WATER PARAMETERS

pH: 6.0 – 7.5

Temperature: 77–84°F

Ammonia: 0 ppm

Nitrite: 0 ppm

Nitrate: <30 ppm

⭐ HIGHLIGHT

Jet black body covered in bright white “snowball” spots ❄️

One of the most recognizable and beginner-friendly Hypancistrus plecos

📝 CARE NOTES

A hardy and adaptable species that thrives in well-maintained aquariums with stable water conditions.

Prefers warm, clean water with good filtration and oxygenation.

Unlike common plecos, this species is not a heavy algae eater and benefits from a protein-rich diet.

Mostly nocturnal and becomes more active during feeding time.

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