Otocinclus Algae Eater Catfish

Keep your planted aquarium looking its best with the Otocinclus Algae Eater Catfish, a small, peaceful freshwater fish known for grazing on soft algae growing on aquarium surfaces. Its compact size and gentle temperament make it a popular choice for established planted tanks and peaceful community aquariums.

Features & Care Details:

• Difficulty: Moderate; best suited to established, stable aquariums

• Light Requirements: Depends on the aquarium's lighting and plant requirements

• CO2 Needs: Not required for the fish; CO2 may be used for aquarium plants

• Growth Rate: Not applicable; this is a live freshwater fish

• Tank Placement: Primarily grazes on glass, leaves, driftwood and other surfaces

• Tank Requirements: A mature, well-filtered freshwater aquarium with stable water parameters

• Diet: Feeds on suitable soft algae and biofilm; supplement with appropriate algae wafers and other suitable foods

• Compatibility: Peaceful fish that generally do best with calm tank mates

• Important Care Note: Do not rely on algae alone as its food source. Provide sufficient food and avoid introducing Otocinclus to newly established tanks.

Why Buy From OhMleT Shoppe?

• Freshwater livestock for planted aquariums

• Carefully prepared transit packaging for safer delivery

• Shipping across India, subject to live-livestock serviceability

• Quality-focused handling to help reduce transit stress

• Secure prepaid ordering; Cash on Delivery is not available

• Shipping charges apply

Add the Otocinclus Algae Eater Catfish to your cart and enhance your planted aquarium with this peaceful algae-grazing fish. A minimum order value of ₹150 applies.