Otocinclus affinis

Common name(s) Dwarf otocinclus, Golden otocinclus, Dwarf/Midget suckermouth No picture available

Scientific name Otocinclus affinis

Synonyms

Size 1.5" (4cm)

Origin Brazil

Tank setup Planted tank, with bogwood to provide cover.

Compatibility Peaceful, keep in a group.

Temperature 21-26^oC (70-79^oF)

Water chemistry Fairly soft, acidic to around neutral pH (5.5-7.5)

Feeding Excellent algae eater, green food

Sexing Males are slightly smaller and slimmer than females.

Breeding Eggs are laid on the leaves of plants and hatch in about 3 days. Provide plenty of algae, green food and tiny particulate foods, such as the liquid suspension types, for the fry.

Comments Otocinclus catfish are the ideal algae eater for small to medium sized tanks. They may, however, be difficult to acclimatise initially, and efficient filtration is essential. They are frequently reported to die for no apparent reason after adding to a new tank. Like many catfish, they are generally far more active at night. This particular species of Otocinclus is not often imported.

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Common name(s)	Dwarf otocinclus, Golden otocinclus, Dwarf/Midget suckermouth	No picture available
Scientific name	Otocinclus affinis
Synonyms
Size	1.5" (4cm)
Origin	Brazil
Tank setup	Planted tank, with bogwood to provide cover.
Compatibility	Peaceful, keep in a group.
Temperature	21-26^oC (70-79^oF)
Water chemistry	Fairly soft, acidic to around neutral pH (5.5-7.5)
Feeding	Excellent algae eater, green food
Sexing	Males are slightly smaller and slimmer than females.
Breeding	Eggs are laid on the leaves of plants and hatch in about 3 days. Provide plenty of algae, green food and tiny particulate foods, such as the liquid suspension types, for the fry.
Comments	Otocinclus catfish are the ideal algae eater for small to medium sized tanks. They may, however, be difficult to acclimatise initially, and efficient filtration is essential. They are frequently reported to die for no apparent reason after adding to a new tank. Like many catfish, they are generally far more active at night. This particular species of Otocinclus is not often imported.