{"product_id":"l471-mini-snowball-pleco-hypancistrus-sp-live-fish","title":"L471 Mini Snowball Pleco - Hypancistrus sp. – Live Fish","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"y7d7v7\" data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"146\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"146\"\u003eL471 Mini Snowball Pleco (Hypancistrus sp.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"457\"\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"167\"\u003eThe L471 Mini Snowball Pleco is a stunning dwarf pleco species prized for its jet-black body covered in crisp white “snowball” spots. Smaller than the popular L201 Snowball, this variety stays compact, making it perfect for smaller aquariums while still delivering that high-end pleco look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"663\"\u003ePeaceful and somewhat shy, the L471 does best in well-structured aquariums with caves and hiding spots. 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