Otocinclus affinis Popular name Midget Sucker Catfish. Origin Southeast Brazil. Size 2 inches. Appearance A gray-green to brown fish of not very attractive appearance. Behavior This is the supreme algae eater for the usual community tank, which will not damage even the finest-leaved plant. One or more should be used, depending on the size of the tank. A long lived hardy species if right conditions are provided. Feeding Unless algae are available this fish will not survive long. Also accepts the other usual foods including dried foods. Water conditions Not critical. Wide temperature range, does well at 78°F. and also at 65°F. for considerable periods. I have kept them in tanks housing fancy Goldfish. Sexing Adult female markedly fatter than male. Breeding This is similar to the Corydoras. Eggs are laid on the glass and on plant leaves. Young hatch in 2 or 3 days and cling to glass or plants for a similar period before they drop to the bottom searching for food. Fry reared on mashed worms, algae, and dried foods. Recommended feedlng system Aquaze tropical.
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