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Otocinclus Algae Eater, a peaceful freshwater aquarium species

Otocinclus Algae Eater

Otocinclus sp.
Profile
AdvancedPeaceful
Min tank
15 gal
Adult size
2 in
School min
6
Diet
herbivore/biofilm
Community leaninglive or fresh foodspecialized dietbiofilm grazermature tank required
Adolfoi Cory Catfish, a peaceful freshwater aquarium species

Adolfoi Cory Catfish

Corydoras adolfoi
Profile
BeginnerPeaceful
Min tank
20 gal
Adult size
2.4 in
School min
6
Diet
omnivore
Community leaninggentle flow

Compatibility

CompatibleNo major red flags for this pair. Run the full checker for your specific setup.
  • Same-species limitNo same-species limit conflict was found for this pair.
  • TemperatureOtocinclus Algae Eater and Adolfoi Cory Catfish have overlapping temperature ranges.
  • pHOtocinclus Algae Eater and Adolfoi Cory Catfish have overlapping ph ranges.
  • GHOtocinclus Algae Eater and Adolfoi Cory Catfish have overlapping gh ranges.
  • KHOtocinclus Algae Eater and Adolfoi Cory Catfish have overlapping kh ranges.
  • Predation safetyNo clear predation conflict was found for this pair.
  • Oxygen and flowOxygen and flow requirements are compatible.
  • Temperament matchBoth species have similar temperament scores.
  • Fin-nipping / aggression riskNo significant fin-nipping or aggression risk between these two.
  • TerritoryTerritory overlap is not a major concern for this pair.
  • Size safetyAdult sizes are close enough that predation is unlikely.

This checks whether these two species have any clear red flags together. For a real stocking plan, run the full checker with your tank size, fish counts, cycle status, and filter setup.

Water range overlap

Colored bars share one scale per row; the bright center shows usable overlap.

TemperatureOverlap 72-78°F
60-90°F
Otocinclus Algae Eater: 72-78°FAdolfoi Cory Catfish: 72-78°F
pHOverlap 6-7.5
5-9
Otocinclus Algae Eater: 6-7.5Adolfoi Cory Catfish: 6-7.5
GHOverlap 2-12 dGH
0-30 dGH
Otocinclus Algae Eater: 2-12 dGHAdolfoi Cory Catfish: 2-15 dGH
KHOverlap 1-8 dKH
0-25 dKH
Otocinclus Algae Eater: 1-8 dKHAdolfoi Cory Catfish: 1-10 dKH

Behavior and care scores

Higher scores usually mean more planning risk or more specialized care.

TemperamentSimilar
Otocinclus Algae Eater1/5
Adolfoi Cory Catfish1/5
Care difficultyOtocinclus Algae Eater higher
Otocinclus Algae Eater4/5
Adolfoi Cory Catfish1/5
Diet difficultyOtocinclus Algae Eater higher
Otocinclus Algae Eater4/5
Adolfoi Cory Catfish1/5
BioloadSimilar
Otocinclus Algae Eater1/5
Adolfoi Cory Catfish1/5
Oxygen needOtocinclus Algae Eater higher
Otocinclus Algae Eater3/5
Adolfoi Cory Catfish2/5
Fin nippingSimilar
Otocinclus Algae Eater0/5
Adolfoi Cory Catfish0/5
TerritorialSimilar
Otocinclus Algae Eater0/5
Adolfoi Cory Catfish0/5
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