L201
Difficult
Snowball Pleco
Hypancistrus inspector
L-number
L201
Size
20 cm
Temperature
26–30 °C
pH
6–7
Origin
Venezuela (Rio Orinoco, Amazonas)
Temperament
Unknown
Spawning behavior
Unknown
Active time
Unknown
Description
Hypancistrus inspector (L201), often called Snowball Pleco, is an L-catfish from Venezuela (Rio Orinoco, Amazonas). The species reaches about 20 cm, is best kept at 26–30 °C and pH 6–7. In the aquarium it mainly eats meat, shrimp, pellets.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water values around 26–30 °C and pH 6–7. Good oxygenation and clear water movement are recommended. Feed a varied diet of meat, shrimp, pellets.
Breeding
No information yet.
Feeding
meat, shrimp, pellets
Origin
Venezuela (Rio Orinoco, Amazonas)