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Extra common names:	Big White Spot Pleco, White Spot Pleco, Snowball Pleco, LDA33, L142
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Origin:
Sexing:	:Males have more pronounced pectoral rays with small bristles.
Tank compatibility:	:Becomes increasingly territorial towards other Plecos and bottom-dwellers as the fish matures. Will be peaceful towards mid and top-dwelling community fish.
Diet:	:Will graze constantly around the tank but generally will not touch algae. Feed a varied diet of algae or catfish wafers, blanched vegetables including courgette, cucumber and this fish shows a fondness towards sweet potato. Will also take occasional [[bloodworm]] and [[brine shrimp]].
Feeding regime:	:Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics:	:Needs a spacious and well filtered tank with bogwood décor.
Behaviour:	:An active Pleco that will be most active at night and hide if bright lights are on. Will often sit near the outflow in the current.
Identification:	:Can be mistaken for many of the other spotted Plecos on the market, can be differentiated from the others by its dentition, it has 4 large rasping plates that cover most of its oval mouth as opposed to similar catfish with smaller plates.

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