Otocinclus Catfish (Tank-Bred)
To protect our animals and to ensure they get to our customers healthy, we will only ship orders with Nano Fish via UPS Next Day Air. Long renowned as the arch nemesis of aquarium algaes, the Otocinclus Catfish (Otocinclus macrospilus) has been eradicating tanks of this nuisance for many years. Their sucker-mouths are perfectly equipped to tackle algae from all surfaces of an aquarium. The “Otto” or “Otto cats” as they are fondly referred to, are native to South America where they reside in fast-flowing bodies of water. As such, they enjoy aquariums with stronger water flow and good aeration. They are not large fish, maxing out around 2 inches in length. Ottos are recognizable by the mottled variety of darker colors that cover them from head to tailfin. Their skin is a mix of black, gray, and brown hues. Similar to plecos, they have rows of plating running along their bodies. Despite their relatively shy demeanor, Ottos enjoying being in groups of 6 or more as they are very sociable