Otocinclus vittatus
Tiny, peaceful algae grazers that keep leaves and glass clean without touching plants. For mature planted tanks only. Keep five or more and add blanched zucchini once algae runs low.
Sample photo: “Otocinclus Catfish (Otocinclus sp.) on Malaysian driftwood 3” by Evan Baldonado, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Sample photo: “Otocinclus vestitus” by Fremen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Algae grazer for mature planted tanks; keep 5 or more and supplement with blanched vegetables.
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