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Snowball Pleco L102

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Snowball Pleco L102

The spotty Snowball Pleco is a great addition to a peaceful water aquarium. They can be a liittle sensitive so good water quality is essential along with natural wood for them to graze on and rocks for them to hide around.

Please be aware that the image is for illustration purposes only. We are unable to 100 % guarantee the size, colour, sex or age of the fish you are purchasing. If you have any questions regarding the livestock, please contact us so we can provide you with the most accurate information. Some fish we are unable to select specifically as this will cause the animals a lot of stress when being selected. The lifespan is a rough estimate if the fish are kept in optimum conditions. If the fish does not last this long, this is the customer's responsibility.

Features
https://www.realaquatics.co.uk/media/catalog/product/t/i/tick4.jpg Approx. size: 4-5cm
https://www.realaquatics.co.uk/media/catalog/product/t/i/tick4.jpg Maximum size: 16cm
https://www.realaquatics.co.uk/media/catalog/product/t/i/tick4.jpg Origin: South America
https://www.realaquatics.co.uk/media/catalog/product/t/i/tick4.jpg Ideal number kept together: 1+

Water conditions
pH: 5.0-7.5
Hardness: 18–268 ppm
Temperature: 22–30 °C

Ease of Care
Moderate. Will need caves, wood, rocks and hiding places to feel comfortable. Also, a good water flow is needed around the bottom of the aquarium.
Diet
Algae pellets or wafers. Will also except slices of cucumber, potato and frozen or live foods.
Compatibility
Community. Territorial with other catfish and Plecos. Best housed with middle to top dwelling fish.
Breeding/ Sex
Difficult in home aquaria. Cave spawners.
Life Span
They can live to anything from 8-10 years in perfect conditions.

WARNING: When feeding the fish vegetables please make sure they are organic (with no pesticides) & you soak them completely then remove the skin.

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