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(Other members of the genus Otocinclus)
ADULT SIZE: 5 cm
WATER CONDITIONS: Not critical
TEMPERATURE RANGE: 20-26 C
FOOD: Feed Otocinclus affinis a predominantly vegetarian diet
DISTRIBUTION: This species comes from Brazil
AQUARIUM CARE: These very small catfish are an excellent addition to the aquarium. They are fairly hardy and will do a good job keeping the tank clear of unwanted algae. If there is no algae, some vegetable matter is greatfully received: cucumber, lettuce, blanched spinach etc.
Otos make good community fish, obviously avoiding too large or predatory species. Clean water is important, maintain water quality.
BREEDING: Substrate spawner, though rarely achieved in the aquarium
Have you bred Otocinclus affinis? Why not fill in a breeding questionaire?, or examine existing Otocinclus affinis breeding reports
Other members of the genus Otocinclus
Other catfish species
Other species from Brazil
BREEDING: Substrate spawner, though rarely achieved in the aquarium
Have you bred Otocinclus affinis? Why not fill in a breeding questionaire?
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Avoid tankbusters! Too many tropical fish stores sell small fish that will continue growing until too big for any home aquarium. Rehousing can be very difficult indeed. Avoid species such as the shovel-nosed and red tailed catfish
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