Species Profile
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
Algae Eaterspeaceful
Adult size
1.75″
Minimum tank
10 gal
Temperature
72–79°F
pH
6.5–7.5
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
bottom
Diet
Algae, biofilm, blanched veggies
Notes
Small algae-grazer from South America despite the southeast-Asia mislabel sometimes. Needs an established tank with biofilm and soft green algae to survive the first weeks. Sensitive to water quality and notoriously rough on the trip home from the store.
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