A tiny algae crew that grazes leaves and glass in little groups.
Otocinclus Catfish Algae Eater
A tiny algae crew that grazes leaves and glass in little groups.
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About this fish
Otocinclus Catfish are a peaceful and hardworking algae-eating species, perfect for planted aquariums. They are loved for their gentle nature, active grazing behaviour, and ability to help keep soft algae under control on plants, glass, and hardscape.
Why you will love it
- Approx size in store: 3cm
- Best kept in groups of 6+
Care requirements
- Care level: Moderate
- Adult size: 4 cm
- Temperature: 22 to 26°C
- pH: 6.0 to 7.5
- Swimming level: Bottom
- Minimum group size: 6+
- Substrate: Sand or smooth fine gravel is ideal
Feeding: Offer a varied diet. For algae grazers, include wafers and blanched veg.
Compatibility: Best with peaceful, similarly sized tankmates. Avoid fin-nippers with long-finned species and avoid aggressive fish with shy species.
School of Scape quality: We select healthy fish and recommend acclimation and stable parameters for best results.
How your fish arrive
Packed in oxygen filled bags inside an insulated box and sent overnight by air express on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Live arrival
8 hour live arrival guarantee. If a fish arrives dead or clearly stressed from transit, contact us within 8 hours of delivery with photos of the fish in the original sealed bag, and we will replace or refund it. Freight is not refundable, and someone needs to be home to accept the delivery. Remote far north WA (Gascoyne, Pilbara and Kimberley) is sent at your own risk.
Delivery and returns
Free delivery over $100 in WA and $150 elsewhere in Australia. Free pickup from our Kenwick store, Tue to Sat, 12pm to 6pm.