freshwater
๐Otocinclus
Otocinclus affinis
medium
Quick stats
๐Size
5cm
๐ชฃMin tank
40L
๐ก๏ธTemperature
21 to 27C
๐งชpH
6.0 to 7.5
โญDifficulty
medium
๐ก๏ธHardiness
Moderate
๐Water type
freshwater
๐Care notes
The best algae grazer for planted tanks. Tiny and completely peaceful. Must be kept in groups of 6 plus. Sensitive to ammonia and needs a mature established tank to thrive long term.
๐ฝ๏ธFeeding
Algae and biofilm already in the tank. Supplement with algae wafers and blanched zucchini or cucumber regularly.
๐ฃBreeding
Egg depositors. Lay eggs on plant leaves. Rarely breeds in captivity but it is possible with the right conditions.
๐คGood tankmates
Shrimp, Small tetras, Corydoras
โ ๏ธAvoid mixing with
Large predators
