Otocinclus Catfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Otocinclus Catfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: herbivore
• Minimum tank size: 10 gallons
• Compatibility: Excellent with other peaceful, small to medium-sized community fish. Avoid housing with aggressive or very large fish that might view them as prey.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established, mature aquarium with plenty of natural algae growth, driftwood, and live plants for grazing and hiding. Sensitive to poor water quality and sudden changes in parameters. Best kept in groups of 6 or more to reduce stress and encourage natural behavior.

Water parameters

Temperature

21-26 C (70-79 F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

2-15 dGH

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