Otocicnlus affinis?

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Andrea Perotti
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Otocicnlus affinis?

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Goodevening

Is Otocinclus affinis?

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Re: Otocicnlus affinis?

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No it's not. compare with picture in
Otocinclus affinis
and you'll see.

O. affinis is a very rare species, I've never seen it in a shop or in somebody's tank.

I believe this is
Otocinclus hoppei
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Re: Otocicnlus affinis?

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Complimenti to the picture 'chef' by the way. Very nice photo!
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Andrea Perotti
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Re: Otocicnlus affinis?

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Ok, thanks. Seemed to me too soon Otocinclus hoppei, but the seller sold it as Otocinclus affinis.

Sorry for my English, are Italian and use an automatic translator.
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Re: Otocicnlus affinis?

Post by MatsP »

Quite a lot of fish are sold with an incorrect label in the shops, I'm afraid.

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