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L471 Mini-Snowball Pleco (Hypancistrus sp.)

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L471 Mini-Snowball Pleco (Hypancistrus sp.)
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🐟 L471 Mini-Snowball Pleco – Hypancistrus sp. – South American Pleco for Sale

The L471 Mini-Snowball Pleco for sale (Hypancistrus sp.) is a South American pleco admired for its striking black body covered in bright white spots. Native to fast-flowing Amazon tributaries, this compact species is a favorite among pleco collectors and aquascaping enthusiasts. Peaceful, hardy, and visually stunning, the Mini-Snowball Pleco is perfect for community aquariums, planted setups, and species-specific tanks.


🔎 Quick Facts – L471 Mini-Snowball Pleco

  • 📛 Common Name: Mini-Snowball Pleco
  • 🔬 Scientific Name: Hypancistrus sp.
  • 🆔 L-Number: L471
  • 🌍 Origin: South America (Amazon Basin)
  • 🎨 Appearance: Black body with bright, contrasting white spots
  • 📏 Max Size: 3–3.5 inches (7.5–9 cm)
  • 💎 Availability: Freshwater pleco for sale

😇 Behavior & Temperament

  • 🤝 Peaceful and community-friendly
  • 🌙 Primarily nocturnal but will adapt to daytime feeding
  • 💪 Hardy with proper water conditions
  • 🪵 Prefers caves and sheltered areas for hiding

🏠 Tank Requirements

  • 📦 Minimum Tank Size: 20+ gallons
  • 🪵 Provide caves, driftwood, and rock structures
  • 🌿 Works well in planted aquariums
  • 🌊 Moderate water flow with high oxygenation preferred

💧 Water Parameters

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 78–84°F (25–29°C)
  • ⚗️ pH: 6.0–7.5
  • 💧 Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water

🍽️ Diet

  • 🍤 Protein-based: Bloodworms, brine shrimp, high-quality sinking carnivore pellets
  • 🌿 Occasional blanched vegetables for variety
  • 🍽️ Accepts frozen, live, and prepared foods
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🔍 Sexing

  • 👨 Males: Slightly larger with more developed odontodes
  • 👩 Females: Smaller with a rounder abdomen

📋 Overview Table – L471 Mini-Snowball Pleco Care

Feature Details
🌍 Origin South America (Amazon Basin)
📏 Max Size 3–3.5 inches (7.5–9 cm)
😇 Temperament Peaceful
🏠 Tank Size 20+ gallons
⚗️ pH Range 6.0–7.5
🌡️ Temp 78–84°F (25–29°C)
🍽️ Diet Protein-rich foods, occasional vegetables
🎯 Ideal For Community aquariums, species tanks, pleco collectors

✨ Highlight:
Buy L471 Mini-Snowball Pleco for sale – a Hypancistrus species with a jet-black body and brilliant white spots. Peaceful, compact, and perfect for planted or biotope aquariums, making it a must-have for exotic pleco collections.

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