Freshwater FishIn stock
Care levelMedium
CompatibilityPeaceful
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Freshwater Fish
Otocinclus
Care: MediumPeaceful
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About this freshwater fish
Otocinclus are small, peaceful suckermouth catfish that graze soft algae and biofilm off plants and glass. They do best in a mature, planted tank.
Otocinclus Care Guide
- Tank size: 10 gallons minimum; keep a group of 6
- Adult size: about 1.8 inches (5 cm)
- Temperature: 72–79°F (22–26°C)
- pH: 6.0–7.5
- Water: Clean and stable
- Diet: Algae and biofilm, plus algae wafers and blanched zucchini or spinach
- Temperament: Peaceful and shy
- Setup: Add to an established tank with some algae; avoid large or aggressive tank mates
Photo: Fremen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, background removed. Representative photo of the species; individual animals vary.
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