Fish Database: Otocinclus - Otocinclus vittatus
Aquarium requirements
Aquarium suitability: 5/5
Sociability rating: 10/10
Area of tank: All surfaces
Aquarium water conditions: 5.5-8.5, vs,s,m,h,vh
Temperature: 20 - 26C
Feeding: Flake, dried, frozen, live, tablet, algae foods
Minimum tank size: 45cm
Min / Max number in tank:
Fish fact file
Family: Loricariidae (Armoured catfishes)
Synonyms: Otocinclus macrospilus, O. mariae
Other common names:
Origin: South America; Paraguay, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil
Natural habitat: Heavily vegetated waters, clear moving water
Size: 5cm
Behavior: Peaceful
Breeding: Eggs are attached to plant leaves
Natural water conditions: pH 6-7.5, very soft to hard
Sexing: Males are more slender
Otocinclus
Fish code No.0308
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The Otocinclus is the best all rounder for small algae eaters; they are peaceful, will not harm plants, and can be kept with a wide range of fish sizes. The ideal tank for these fish would be a heavily planted environment with small, peaceful tankmates. There are a number of species of Otocinclus and a similar, but slightly yellow/brown species O. affinis is also often seen for sale. If natural algae is not available, suppliment the fish's diet with algae tablets or vegetable based foods.
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