Snow King Pleco (Pterygoplichthys anisitsi)
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Snow King Pleco
Pterygoplichthys anisitsi
568 Litres (150 US G.)
40-42 cm (15.7-16.5")
Freshwater
6.6 - 7.5
23 -28 °C (73.4-82.4°F)
6-16 °d
1:1 M:F
10-20 years
Family
Loricariidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Snow King Pleco, Snow Pleco
Additional scientific names
- Liposarcus anisitsi, Ancistrus anisitsi, Ancistrus multiradiatus alternans, Pterygoplichthys juvens, Pterygoplichthys ambrosettii
Origin
- Argentina & Paraguay: Rio Paraguay.
Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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