Schneeflocke Pleco (Ancistrus sp.)
Snowflake Bristlenose — Selective Breeding, Maximum Impact
This isn’t your average bristlenose. The Schneeflocke Pleco is a selectively bred stunner, flaunting a jet-black body scattered with crisp white “snowflakes.” It’s compact, peaceful, and a Cricut-worthy showpiece for aquascapers and rare morph collectors alike.
Schneeflocke: Because elegance is engineered.
Schneeflocke Pleco
Tank Setup
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Min tank: 30 gallons
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Décor: Driftwood, caves, botanicals
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Substrate: Sand or smooth gravel
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Tankmates: Peaceful community fish
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Pro tip: Add leaf litter for natural behavior and color boost
Diet
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Algae wafers, veggie sticks, spirulina pellets
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Blanched zucchini, cucumber, spinach
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Driftwood for digestion (yes, they rasp it!)
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Occasional protein: bloodworms, brine shrimp (sparingly)
Breeding Potential
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Cave spawner
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Males guard eggs and fry
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Fry hatch in ~5–7 days, free-swimming by day 10
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Feed powdered spirulina and biofilm-rich foods
Who’s It For?
Aquascapers. Breeders. Rare morph collectors. Anyone who wants a pleco that’s as frosty as it is functional.
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