L102
Unknown
Snowball Pleco
Hypancistrus inspector
L-number
L102
Size
20 cm
Temperature
25–29 °C
pH
6–7
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Negro, Amazonas) / Venezuela
Temperament
Unknown
Spawning behavior
Cave spawner
Active time
Unknown
Description
Hypancistrus inspector (L102), often called Snowball Pleco, is an L-catfish from Brazil (Rio Negro, Amazonas) / Venezuela. The species reaches about 20 cm, is best kept at 25–29 °C and pH 6–7. In the aquarium it mainly eats meat, shrimp, pellets.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water values around 25–29 °C and pH 6–7. Offer several hiding places and caves near the bottom. Feed varied with meat, shrimp, pellets.
Breeding
No information yet.
Feeding
meat, shrimp, pellets
Origin
Brasilien (Rio Negro, Amazonas) / Venezuela