Specialty freshwater livestock
Schneeflocke Pleco
From $100.00
Currently out of stock
Schneeflocke Pleco (Ancistrus sp.) (eric bodrock)
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.
Species Care
Tank Setup
- Min tank: 30 gallons
- Décor: Driftwood, caves, botanicals
- Substrate: Sand or smooth gravel
- Tankmates: Peaceful community fish
- Pro tip: Add leaf litter for natural behavior and color boost
Diet
- Algae wafers, veggie sticks, spirulina pellets
- Blanched zucchini, cucumber, spinach
- Driftwood for digestion (yes, they rasp it!)
- Occasional protein: bloodworms, brine shrimp (sparingly)
Breeding Potential
- Cave spawner
- Males guard eggs and fry
- Fry hatch in ~5–7 days, free-swimming by day 10
- 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.