Ottocinclus 3cm

Ottocinclus 3cm Ottocinclus affinnis

These fish are some of the best algae eaters around. It’s their natural food which makes them very easy to feed. They’re easy to look after too, so are great for beginners.

They’re peaceful creatures and can be put in a variety of freshwater community aquariums.

Care Level:	Easy
Temperament:	Peaceful
Color Form:	Various, most have a brown stripe down their body
Lifespan:	3-5 years
Size:	1-2 inches
Diet:	Herbivore
Family:	Loricariidae
Minimum Tank Size:	10 gallons
Tank Set-Up:	Freshwater- sandy substrate with caves
Compatibility:	Peaceful community aquariums

Keeping Otocinclus Catfish Together

These are social creatures that should be kept in groups of at least four. The bigger the group the better – just make sure the tank is big enough.

These fish are herbivores which restricts what you can give them.

They mostly eat algae which is what they would normally eat in the wild. Despite them eating algae, you still need to add some other food too. The algae will run out quickly if you keep a large group of Otos.

You can buy algae wafers from stores which should disappear over a few hours. Add one every couple of days.

If you don’t want to buy fish foods, instead you can use items from around your kitchen.

Green vegetables are best, such as lettuce, spinach and zucchini. Chop off a small piece or two and drop them into the tank a couple of times a week, making sure that they sink to the bottom of the aquarium. After 24 hours, remove any uneaten pieces from the tank.