Otocinclus Care Guide
The Otocinclus (Otocinclus vittatus) is a intermediate-level freshwater aquarium resident from Brazil, Peru. It reaches about 2 inches and should be kept in tanks of at least 20 gallons.
Keep water near pH 6-7.5, temperature 72-79F, and hardness 2-15 dH. Feed omnivore, sinking wafers, frozen food with 1-2 small feedings daily.
Otocincluss spend most of their time near the substrate and usually ignore mid-water fish. Avoid sharp gravel and very aggressive tank mates.
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