Catfish | Otocinclus Catfish

Scientific Name: Otocinclus vittatus Common Name: Otos, Suckermouth Catfish Adult Size: 2 inches Life Expectancy: 6 - 8 years Habitat: Thailand Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallon Ideal Tank Conditions:  Temperature Range: 70 - 74°F  pH Range: 7.2 – 7.5 Hardness Range: 4 - 7 Temperament: Peaceful Diet & Nutrition: Herbivore; diet consists of eating algae and other small particles. It's best to feed them algae, since they're used to eating the same thing in their natural habitat. Their diet can also be supplemented with veggies and plants. Green vegetables are best (e.g., lettuce, spinach, and zucchini) and work well if chopped up in small pieces and dropped into the tank once or twice a week. This catfish will usually eat algae that grows on the tank walls, equipment, and plants. It doesn't take long for algae wafers to disappear, so be sure to replenish the supply every few days.  Breeding & Spawning: Egg layers which are challenging to breed in captivity. More likely to breed i