The Otocinclus is a great addition to the planted peaceful community tank and a school of them can make a great addition to the clean up crew! They can be quite shy at times and do need plenty of hiding places. They will also not do well with aggressive tank mates.
Species – Dwarf Sucker – Otocinclus Affinis
Current Size – 2.5cm
Adult Length – 5cm
Temperature Range – 21 - 26°C
pH Range – 6.0 – 7.8
Special Requirements – The Dwarf Sucker catfish can be intolerant of nitrate so it is important to keep on top of your water changes.
Tanks Mates and Compatibility – This cat fish is very small and very placcid. It is often kept with shrimps as well as in small community situations. Aggressive tank mates should be avoided but, for some reason, they can be great tank mates for the otherwise aggressive dwarf puffer.
Feeding – Primarily herbivores, their diet of algae should be supplemented with vegetable matter as well as algae wafers.
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Please note – Some images used are library photos and will show the colour potential at a fully mature size, as our fish are juveniles they may vary.
We always aim to supply the fish as close to the purchase size as possible. On rare occasions if this is not possible we will contact you.
The fish are selected at random however you are welcome to make a note on the order and the fish manager will do his best for you, requests are dependent on stock at the time of your order.
