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Hypancistrus sp. L471

L471 Mini Snowball Pleco (

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Small L471 Mini Snowball Plecos for warm, low-nitrate cave setups with protein-rich feeding. Care window: 78-84 F, pH 6.0-7.5, soft to moderately hard water, and a protein-rich sinking diet.

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Scientific nameHypancistrus sp. L471
Common nameL471 Mini Snowball Pleco (
Max size3 in
Temperature78-84 F
pH6.0-7.5
HardnessSoft to moderately hard
DietProtein-rich sinking foods, gel foods, and occasional frozen foods
AggressivenessPeaceful cave dweller; territorial with similar plecos
RegionTank raised
Minimum tank20 gal warm cave setup
Care skillIntermediate

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Keep L471 Mini Snowball Plecos in warm, stable, oxygen-rich water with small caves, shaded cover, and low nitrate. Target 78-84 F, pH 6.0-7.5, and soft to moderately hard water. Feed a protein-rich Hypancistrus diet of sinking carnivore or insect pellets, gel foods, and occasional frozen foods, with a small amount of algae or vegetable food for variety. They stay compact but still need clean water and enough caves to reduce competition.

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CategoryCatfish & Bottom Dwellers / Plecos & Loricariids
StatusIn Stock
SourceFirst Principles Breeder
Packagemedium-live-box, up to 5 singles per package
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