Otocinclus Catfish

Otocinclus macrospilus

The Otocinclus is a great addition to any peaceful freshwater aquarium! They are a small ,schooling algae eating catfish  from fast-moving rivers in South America. They should be kept in at least a 10-gallon aquarium with strong filtration, water movement, and aeration for them to flourish. They do best in planted aquariums with hiding places since they can be more skittish than most catfish, and like to be in a group of at least 4 or more. Their main diet is algae, but they will eat veggie flakes or algae wafers as well!

• Care Level : Moderate
  
• Temperament Peaceful
• Diet Herbivore
• Water Conditions 74-79° F
• KH 6-10
• pH 6.8-7.5
• Max. Size 2-2.5"
• Family Loricariidae
• Minimum Tank Size 10 gallons