Catfish Otocinclus
$5.08
- Date Received: 04/15/2025
Discount per quantity
| Quantity | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 - 4 | $5.08 |
| 5 - 9 | $4.70 |
| 10+ | $4.33 |
Out of stock
| Care Level | Moderate |
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| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Diet | Herbivorous (algae flake, green wafers, seaweed, spirulina, vegetables) |
| Water Conditions | Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 7.8-8.6, Stable Parameters are key. |
| Max Size | Up to 1-2 Inches |
| Scientific Name | Otocinclus vittatus |
| Minimum Tank Size | 10 gallons |
| Compatibility | Small Schooling Tetras: Neon tetra, ember tetra, cardinal tetra, rummy-nose tetra, and black neon tetra stay in the mid-water column and won't bother bottom-dwellers. Peaceful Rasboras: Harlequin rasboras and chili rasboras are calm, small, and share similar soft-water preferences. Corydoras Catfish: Panda corys, albino corys, and julii corys are social bottom-dwellers that get along peacefully with Otos without fighting for space. Dwarf or Honey Gouramis: Small, peaceful labyrinth fish like dwarf gouramis or honey gouramis stay near the top and middle layers (monitor individual temperaments, as some can occasionally turn territorial). Kuhli Loaches: Inoffensive, slender bottom-dwellers that coexist well in community setups. Freshwater Shrimp and Snails: Cherry shrimp, Amano shrimp, and nerite snails make safe companions and won't harm Otos or get eaten by them. |
| Avoid Housing With | Aggressive or Large Cichlids: Will bully, injure, or predate on tiny Otos. Aggressive Barbs (e.g., Tiger Barb): Known for fin-nipping and high-energy harassment. Goldfish: Require different water temperatures and grow large enough to stress or swallow small fish. Heavy Food Competitors: Large plecos (like common pleco) can strip the tank of the vital algae and biofilm that Otos need to survive unless supplemental feeding is heavily managed. |
| Date Received | 04/15/2025 |
Description
Catfish Otocinclus
Otocinclus or “otos,” are tiny, peaceful freshwater armored catfish from South America famous for their voracious algae-eating habits. Covered in rows of armor-like plating with an underslung sucker-mouth used to graze on surfaces. Typically live between 3 to 5 years (and up to 6+ years with optimal care). They are highly social, schooling fish that feel safer and more active when kept in groups of 5 to 6 or more. Peaceful and safe for community tanks containing small, non-aggressive fish and shrimp. They feed primarily on soft green algae and micro-organisms/biofilm found on glass, decorations, and live plants. Because they can quickly exhaust available tank algae, supplement their diet with algae wafers, spirulina, and blanched vegetables like zucchini, spinach, or cucumber.
Additional information
| Weight | 1 lbs |
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