Freshwater
Golden otocinclus
Otocinclus affinis
Loricariidae, Hypoptopomatinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 5 cm
- Body shape
- Elongated
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 5 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Swims
- Missing
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Water values
Smallest tank
5 liters26 × 13 × 16 cm · For one fish
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Try other measures in the appNative
Lives wild in Argentina and Brazil.
Videos
Collecting Otocinclus affinis in their natural habitat
MikoljiMay 1, 2007
Tank mates
More about the species
About the species
Mainly nocturnal. Feeds on algae. Aquarium keeping: feeds on plants and roots; in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm.
Source: FishBase
Other names
Other scientific names
- Macrotocinclus affinis
In other languages
- Almindelig dværgsugemalle
- Dwarf sucking catfish, Midget Sucker Fish
Articles
All articles
Algae: which kind and what to do3 min read
The most common algae in the aquarium, how to recognize them, and why the cause is almost always an imbalance of light and nutrients.
How to set up a South American aquarium4 min read
Soft, acidic water, subdued light, sand, roots and fallen leaves: how to set up a biotope aquarium from the Amazon and the rivers around it.
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.