LDA33 Snowball Pleco

Scientific Name : Baryancistrus sp. LDA33
Family : Loricariidae
Common Name : Snowball Pleco
Maximum Length : 25cm / 9.8"
Origin : Rio Tapajos, Brazil - A black water river
pH Level : 6.0 - 7.4

Things to note: The Snowball Pleco is interesting to keep and is best identified by its teeth, which are made up of four large rasping plates.

Personal comments : What sets this species aside from so many other black plecos with white spots? Possibly the larger size of the spots, as well as the active nature of the fish.

Tips : LDA33 are mostly similar. Go for the one that catches your eye.
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Sexual dimporphism / reproduction : Not known.

Feeding : It eats almost everything.

Behavior in captivity : This species gets on well with most bottom dwellers and will not proactively attack other fish.