Aquário
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
Tiny algae specialists that quietly starve in new tanks — bring them home only once the glass has something to graze.
- Difficulty
- moderate
Care tips
- Add only to mature tanks of 40 L+ with visible biofilm
- Keep 22-26 °C and pristine, stable water
- Keep groups of 6 or more
- Supplement with algae wafers and blanched vegetables
- Change 25% of the water weekly, gently matched for temperature
Common questions
O que devo saber sobre o cuidado de uma otocinclus? +
Tiny algae specialists that quietly starve in new tanks — bring them home only once the glass has something to graze.
Typical guidance for a healthy otocinclus — your own conditions (and your vet, for animals) come first.
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