Sunday, January 26, 2014

Otocinclus Catfish

 
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Water Conditions: 72-79°F, KH 6-10, pH 6.8-7.5
Maximum Size: 2 in.
Diet: Herbivore
Compatibility: Not compatible with Discus, Goldfish, or Koi
Origin: South America
Notes: This fish is the smallest catfish in the Loricariidae family. This fish feeds ONLY on algae, and will strip a tank clean of algae in no time. If algae is not present, feed this fish algae pucks

Picture: http://badmanstropicalfish.com/species-gallery/catfish/Otocinclus.html
Info: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=830+1162+923&pcatid=923  

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