Otocinclus care
Otocinclus vittatus
Otocinclus (Otocinclus vittatus) grows to about 4.5 cm (1.8 in) and needs a tank of at least 60 liters (16 US gallons). Keep it at 21–26 °C (70–79 °F) with a pH of 6–7.5.
FreshwaterMediumPeacefulEats algae
Adult size4.5 cm · 1.8 in
Smallest tank60 L · 16 gal
Temperature21–26 °C · 70–79 °F
pH6–7.5
GroupGroups of 6+
TemperamentPeaceful
SwimsBottom
DietHerbivore
Usually fine with
Neon tetraGuppyBetta (Siamese fighting fish)PlatyCardinal tetraBronze corydorasZebra danioHarlequin rasboraMollyBristlenose plecoCherry barbTiger barb
Avoid with
German blue ramFancy goldfishParadise fishDiscusConvict cichlidOscarJack DempseyDemasoni cichlidSeverumCommon goldfishKoiBoeseman's rainbowfish
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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