The Columbian Snowball Pleco is native to the Orinoco River basin and is found in Columbia and Venezuela, A smaller member of the Loricariidae family, it's relatively small adult size (4") and striking polka dot black and white appearance have made this an incredibly popular aquisition in the aquarium hobby. It's primary diet in the wild consists of blackworms and brine shrimp with the occasional tidbit of vegetation. Peaceful by nature, it's a great addition to any community aquarium