Baryancistrus sp. LDA33
| Common Names: | Big White Spot, White Spot, LDA33/L 142, Snowball Pleco |
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| Family: | Loricariidae |
| Category: | Catfish_Bottom_Feeders |
| Distribution: | America - South; Brazil - Pará, RioTapajós, Rio Xingu |
| Main Ecosystem: | River |
| Temperament: | Territorial; With other bottom feeders - a tank larger than 55g is suggested to accommodate it's territorial needs if more than one bottom feeder is housed with it. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; high quality algae wafers/tablets, brine shrimp pellets, shelled cooked peas, zucchini and various vegetables. Occasional frozen bloodworm. |
| Care: | plenty of hiding places and cover - real wood and a varied diet in addition to plenty of oxygen and water movement and weekly water changes are essential - avoid extremes in temperature, ph |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 30.5cm (12") Female: 30.5cm (12") |
| Water Region: | Bottom |
| Activity: | Nocturnal |
| Gender: | male pectoral fin rays are more ounced with small bristles |
| Breeding: | unknown in home aquaria |
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| Main Colours: | Black, White |
| Markings: | Spots Large |
| Mouth: | Sucking Disc |
| Tail: | Concave |
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| Image Credit: | lochness&ruby |
| Submitted By: | lochness&ruby |
| Contributors: | lochness&ruby |
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