Fish Species
Otocinclus Catfish
Otocinclus macrospilus
About
A small social suckermouth catfish valued for grazing soft algae and biofilm. Add only to mature aquariums with abundant natural grazing and keep in groups.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Otocinclus macrospilus
Origin Region
Amazon Basin, South America
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Care Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Size
4 cm | 1.6 in
Water Requirements
South American RiversTemperature
24–29°C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH Hardness
4–10dGH
KH Alkalinity
3–6dKH
Min Tank Size
45L