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Otocinclus sp. (1) |
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Ian Fuller (1) |
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An undescribed species that is similar looking to O. vestitus but the caudal peduncle blotch is clear in sp.1. Aquarium Care: This is a small group of Loricariids which do well in aquaria and will keep the algae down without harming the plants in the tank. Best to keep in a group with more males for breeding purposes. Reproduction: The females will lay eggs on the plants and tank glass after the females have been chased around the tank by the male. Like Corydoras they present a t-position breeding mode. Diet: Omnivore: algae, tablet foods, flake and small frozen foods. Remarks: This species of Otocinclus tends to be more of a challenge in the aquarium. |
Common Name: |
Synonyms: |
None |
Family: |
Loricariidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Probably Peru. |
Size: |
4.0cm. (1¾ins) |
Temp: |
25-28°c (77-83°f.) |
p.H. |
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6.0-7.5. |
Reference: |
Evers,
H.-G. & I.Seidel:
Mergus, Baensch Catfish Atlas Volume 1, 1st English
edn., 2005. Pp.944. |
Family: Loricariidae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails |
 Otocinclus
sp. (1) |
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