L471
Unknown
Dwarf Snowball Pleco
Hypancistrus sp.
L-number
L471
Size
6 cm
Temperature
26–30 °C
pH
6–7.5
Origin
Venezuela (Río Orinoco / nedre Río Ventuari)
Temperament
Unknown
Spawning behavior
Unknown
Active time
Unknown
Description
Hypancistrus sp. (L471), often called Dwarf Snowball Pleco, is an L-catfish from Venezuela (Río Orinoco / lower Río Ventuari). The species reaches about 6 cm, is best kept at 26–30 °C and pH 6–7.5. In the aquarium it mainly eats meat, shrimp, pellets.
Aquarium & care
Keep stable water values around 26–30 °C and pH 6–7.5. Feed varied with meat, shrimp, pellets.
Breeding
No information yet.
Feeding
meat, shrimp, pellets
Origin
Venezuela (Río Orinoco / nedre Río Ventuari)