Hypancistrus L201 (Hypancistrus contradens)

Fish in the family Loricariidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameHypancistrus contradens

FamilyLoricariidae

Also known asL201, Snowball Pleco (L201), Orinoco Angel Pleco, Hypancistrus sp. L201

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentPeaceful

DietCarnivore/omnivore (meaty foods, sinking pellets, some vegetables)

Adult size4 in

Minimum tank size30 gallons

Water parametersTemp 78-86°F, pH 6.0-7.4, GH 1-10 dGH

Appearance

Dark brown to black body with rounded white-cream spots; a small, popular Orinoco Hypancistrus.

Difficulty and care for the Hypancistrus L201

Moderate

Origin and habitat

South America (Rio Orinoco, Venezuela)

Keeper notes

Peaceful; males guard breeding caves.

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