Otocinclus Catfish

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Latin Name: Otocinclus vestitus
Common Name(s): Otocinclus or Oto Catfish
Difficulty: Intermediate
Temperament: Peaceful 
pH: 6.5 - 7.0
Adult Full Size: 2”
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
Plant Safe: Yes
Foods: Algae, Driftwood, ABN: Spirulina Flakes, Hikari: Algae Wafers

This is the go-to fish in all corners of the aquarium hobby for it efficiency in eating algae in planted aquariums. It is a peaceful fish, originating from South America, that is safe with all community fish. Should only be acclimated to a well-established tank. From time to time their diet should be supplemented by the foods mentioned above. Oto-s do best when kept in small groups.