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Fish + plant compatibility

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Pick one fish and one plant to see specific tag-based warnings for nibbling, uprooting, flow mismatch, cover value, and water-range conflicts.

Otocinclus Algae Eater freshwater aquarium species

Otocinclus Algae Eater

Otocinclus sp.
Profile
Min tank
15 gal
Adult size
2 in
Temperature
72-78°F
pH
6-7.5
Community leaninglive or fresh foodspecialized dietbiofilm grazermature tank requiredsensitive water quality
African Hygro aquarium plant

African Hygro

Hygrophila odora
Profile
Light
medium
CO2
recommended
Height
50 cm
pH
6-8
stemmidgroundbackgroundrooted stemco2 recommendedlow flow ok

Compatibility findings

Otocinclus Algae Eater with African Hygro

warn
Otocinclus Algae Eater may nibble African Hygro

Otocinclus Algae Eater is tagged for plant nibbling, while African Hygro is not a tough-plant pick.

good
African Hygro helps Otocinclus Algae Eater feel covered

Otocinclus Algae Eater is tagged for dense cover, and African Hygro is tagged as useful structure or dense growth.

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