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  • Otocinclus sp. (1)
  • Otocinclus sp. (1)
  • Otocinclus sp. (1)
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Scientific Name Otocinclus sp. (1)     
Common Names Oto
Dwarf Sucker
Pronunciation auto SINK luss
Etymology Greek, ous, oto = ear + Latin, cinclus = latticework; in allusion to the holes of the head in the ears. 
Down Species Information
Size 34mm or 1.3" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Sexing Females are larger and broader especially when viewed from above.
Down Habitat Information
pH 5.5 - 7.5
Temperature 21.0-26.0°C or 69.8-78.8°F (Show species within this range)
Down Husbandry Information
Feeding Initially algae, add a shoal to an ''algaefied'' tank and then supplement diet with sinking tablets and the usual cucumbers / lettuce or courgette (zucchini). User data.
Furniture Large leafed plants and vertical flat rock surfaces (especially slate). Not essential, but likes bogwood and a large rounded substrate. Live plants seem essential to the long term survival of this fish.
Compatibility Peaceful.
Breeding See Shane's World Article
Breeding Reports There is but a single breeding report, read it here.
Down Further Information
Registered Keepers There are 22 registered keepers, view all "my cats" data.
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Last Update 2013 Jul 19 15:32 (species record created: 2001 Apr 25 00:00)