Otto Fish Algae Eater
Chinese algae eater cae.
Otto fish algae eater. The problem lies in finding a real flying fox since even the dealers are sometimes unaware they re selling you the wrong fish. 2 5 3cm important. Fish size the fish size shown is mostly grown max size.
5 10yrs originated in thailand in lakes rivers and floodplains used to rivers they can jump out of the tank. I started with a turtle and then added a few fish. Please read before make a purchase.
The otocinclus affinis also known as otocinclus catfish or simply oto cat is a small south american fish native to brazil where it can be found in heavily vegetated streams and rivers. The fish will even gobble up types of algae that other creatures ignore. The otocinclus catfish is most commonly called an otto cat and can be found in most fish stores.
Chinese algae eater vs. They are great for beginners and won t take up much of your time. There is a similar fish which is an amazing algae eater.
Yes you read that correctly a catfish as an algae eater fish and a very attractive catfish at that. Below you can see the main differences in the appearance of the otocinclus catfish and siamese algae eater fish. Otto algae eater the dwarf suckers.
Forgot my info i m fairly new to fish. Otocinclus catfish may also be sold as. They are considered as the best algae eaters by most fish enthusiasts.
Siamese algae eaters are a great tank cleaning fish that work hard to keep things looking spotless. Most fish are added to a tank for their appearance but otos have a bonus purpose they are great at clearing up algae. It even eats brush algae.
The siamese algae eater on the other hand are native to malaysia and thailand. Then i could take out the chinese algae eaters and have a peaceful tank again with the otto. 6 0 7 5 temp.
If algae is getting out of control in your tank these fish will work wonders and quickly graze the algae down. Measuring about 6 inches in length when fully grown siamese algae eaters are a beautiful ornamental fish that also serves a practical purpose. The otto cat is confused with chinese algae eater siamese algae eater and siamese flying fox.
According to many the otocinclus catfish is the perfect algae eater and this is probably one of the reason why it became so popular over the. They consume all kinds of algae. Nine to eleven inches temp.
I do love the crystal clear glass and enjoy watching the new fish. Otos oto catfish otto cats ottos dwarf suckermouths dwarf oto dwarf ottos dwarf suckers algae scrapers macrotocinclus affinis and otocinclus affinis although otocinclus catfish are algae eaters they should not be confused with other similar looking fish also sold as. An otocinclus catfish is an amazing little scavenger for freshwater aquariums.
21 26 c average adult size. 72 82 f lifespan.
