L-142 Snowball Pleco

❄️ L-142 Snowball Pleco (Hypancistrus sp.) – Bold Contrast, Peaceful Personality, and Striking Spots

The L-142 Snowball Plecostomus is a stunning small-to-medium pleco known for its velvety black body covered in brilliant white or yellowish spots—just like falling snow on a dark night. Native to the Rio Negro in Brazil, this peaceful bottom-dweller is ideal for planted tanks, community aquariums, or exotic pleco collections.

It’s a fantastic algae grazer with a calm temperament, and unlike larger pleco species, the Snowball Pleco maxes out at a manageable size, making it great for mid-sized tanks. If you’re looking for a showy yet peaceful bottom dweller that blends utility with elegance—this is it.

🐟 Species Profile:

• Scientific Name: Hypancistrus sp. “L142”

• Common Name: Snowball Pleco

• L-Number: L-142 (also closely related to L-102, depending on region)

• Adult Size: 5–6 inches

• Temperament: Peaceful, shy

• Tank Size: 30+ gallons

• Water Parameters: 77–84°F | pH 6.4–7.4 | Soft, clean, well-oxygenated water

• Diet: Omnivore – algae wafers, sinking carnivore pellets, blanched veggies, frozen foods

🛠️ Tank Setup & Compatibility:

Snowball Plecos thrive in:

• Aquariums with caves, driftwood, and subdued lighting

• Tanks with moderate flow and excellent filtration

• Dark substrates that enhance their dramatic spotted pattern

Compatible with:

• Peaceful community fish: tetras, rasboras, corydoras, dwarf cichlids

• Can be kept with other plecos if hiding spaces are plentiful

• Avoid large, aggressive species that may outcompete them for food or space

Behavior:

• 🧽 Active bottom grazer

• 🌙 Primarily nocturnal, but can be trained to feed during the day

• 🧠 Smart, consistent forager—loves protein-rich sinking foods

🛒 Why Buy from RobsAquatics.com?

Each L-142 Snowball Pleco is:

• ✅ Hand-selected for sharp contrast and spot clarity

• ✅ Acclimated to captive conditions and a varied omnivore diet

• ✅ Professionally packed with our Live Arrival Guarantee

• ✅ A perfect choice for community tanks, aquascapes, and pleco lovers

📦 Add a blizzard of beauty to your tank with the dazzling L-142 Snowball Plecostomus—a peaceful, stunning bottom dweller that brings elegance and algae control. Now available at RobsAquatics.com.