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Otocinclus Catfish

class: Actinopterygiigenus: Otocinclusorder: Siluriformesfamily: Loricariidaephylum: Chordata

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Store Availability

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Care Requirements

Diet

Herbivore

Temp. Range

22°C - 26°C

Lifespan

3-5 years

Habitat

Planted Freshwater Aquarium

Space Needed

Minimum 40 litres for a small school

ph

6.0 - 7.5

water hardness

4 - 15 dGH

Highly sensitive schooling fish that must be kept in groups of 6 or more; requires an established aquarium with plentiful natural algae growth as they often struggle to adapt to dry commercial foods immediately.

Health & Vaccinations
Common Health Risks
IchthyophthiriasisFungal InfectionsStarvation Syndrome
Toxic To
CopperCopper sulfateHigh nitrate levelsMalachite green in full doses

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