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Otocinclus
vestitus Cope, 1872 |
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| Image
contributors to this species: |
| Johnny
Jensen's Photographic Library
(1) |
| ScotCat
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| Relevant
Information: |
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. Breeding: 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:
Otocinclus vestitus is the type species for this genera and
as of 2010 there are 14 valid species and can be told apart from
other Otocinclus spp. by the design on the caudal fin.
There is a small spot on the caudal peduncle which is bordered
by a light zone. There are also two bands in the caudal fin. More
information on this species can be found in the Catfish Atlas
Volume 1 as referenced. |
| Common
Name: |
None |
| Synonyms: |
None |
| Family: |
Loricariidae
ycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
Bolivia:
Dept. Beni,
Madeira-Becken, Peru: Rio Ampyiacu, Paraguay:
Paraná-Becken |
| Size:
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3.5cm.
(1½ins) |
| Temp: |
25-30°c
(75-87°f.) |
| p.H. |
6.0-7.5. |
| Reference: |
Evers, H.-G.
& I.Seidel: Mergus, Baensch Catfish Atlas Volume
1, 1st English edn., 2005. Pp.944. |
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