Common Name:Otocinclus

Scientific Name:Otocinclus affinis

Family:Loricariidae

Origin:South America

Diet:Herbivore

Temperament:Peaceful.

Average Size:2 inches

Gender:Females grow larger.

Perferred Water Conditions: pH 6.0-8.5 and temperatures of 72-80F.

Care:Great fish for removing algae. Leave all algae in tank for them to eat, when there isn't any feed them algae wafers, cucumbers, zuchini and other sinking foods.

Author:BlueAmbist

Image Credit:BlueAmbist