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 Ottocinclus Affins
Picture: Click to enlarge
Qty: 2
Latin name: Otocinclus affinis
Sex(s): ?
Date of purchase: 23.06.2002
Size: 3.0cm
 Fish Information
Origin: Brazil, South America
Temperament: Peaceful. Do not combine with agressive fish.
Temperature range: 22 - 27ºC
Potential size:

4.0cm

pH:

5.5 - 7.5

Sexing:
Difficult to determine. Females grow larger and are rounder bodied.
Care: Feed sinking algae wafers, zucchini. Do not scrape the algae from the back glass as this will be eaten. Regular water changes and good filtration are required. Broad leaved plants are essential.
 My Information
Comments:

I had to look at getting another form of Algae eater after I got rid of my 4 inch Algae Eater (*sniff*).

I didnt want the same happening with the fish getting to large too quick, so I looked into other forms of Algae eaters and the Otto's looked the perfect replacement.

Lively characters who keep the tank very clean and I only have two of them. A great addition to the tank and the bonus is they dont grow larger than 4cm.

Other pictures: Both eyeing up some food
Another closeup