Specialty freshwater livestock
L471 Mini Snowball Pleco
$60.00
Currently out of stock
Turn your tank into a winter wonderland with the L471 Mini Snowball Pleco, a rare gem from the Rio Ventuari in Venezuela. This striking dwarf species, also known as the White Spotted Dwarf Hypancistrus, features a sleek black body adorned with bold, bright white spots—like snowflakes on velvet.
Species Care
Minimum tank size: 20 gallons
- Substrate: Fine sand or smooth gravel
- Decor: Driftwood, caves, rock caves for hiding spots
- Plants: Low-light species (Anubias, Java fern) or floating cover
Water Parameters
Parameter
Recommended Range
Temperature
75–82 °F (24–28 °C)
pH
6.5–7.5
Hardness (GH)
4–12 dGH
KH
2–6 dKH
Filtration
Moderate to strong with gentle flow
Diet and Feeding
- Staple: High-quality sinking pellets or wafers
- Frozen treats: Bloodworms, brine shrimp once or twice weekly
- Vegetables: Blanched zucchini, cucumber slices every 3–4 days
- Biofilm: Supplemental tablets or natural growth on wood/rocks
Compatibility
- Ideal tankmates: Small rasboras, tetras, Corydoras catfish
- Avoid: Aggressive cichlids, large boisterous fish
- Social behavior: Solitary to small group; multiple specimens require ample hiding spots