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Otocinclus Algae Eater

Otocinclus sp.

Otocinclus Algae Eater (Otocinclus sp.) aquarium profile: minimum 15 gallon tank, 2 inch adult size, 72-78°F temperature range, and advanced care. Keep a group of at least 6.

Community leaningAdvanced care
Otocinclus Algae Eater aquarium fish
15 galMinimum tank
2 inAdult size
6Schooling minimum
72-78°FTemperature

Water Range

pH
6-7.5
GH
2-12 dGH
KH
1-8 dKH

Behavior

Temperament
Peaceful
Fin nipping
0/5
Territory
0/5

Diet and Care

Diet
herbivore/biofilm
Diet difficulty
4/5
Care difficulty
4/5

Planning Notes

Biofilm grazer that does best in a mature tank with steady natural grazing and clean stable water.

This species may need live, frozen, fresh, or otherwise specialized foods.

live or fresh foodspecialized dietbiofilm grazermature tank requiredsensitive water quality
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