dwarf otocinclus (Otocinclus vittatus)

Familie: Loricariidae

Ein friedlicher, algenfressender Süßwasserfisch aus der Familie der Harnischwelsen, heimisch in das Amazonasbecken in Südamerika. Haltung mittlerer Schwierigkeitsgrad.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
20–25 °C
pH
6–7.5
GH-Härte
2–18 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
2.3–3.3 cm
Mindestaquarium
33 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom; rests and forages low; keep 6+
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Peaceful
Herkunft
南美洲亚马逊流域

Artübersicht

Otocinclus vittatus is a Loricariidae. In the aquarium it stays peaceful. Plan on 2.3–3.3 cm of adult fish at 20–25 °C. In a community tank it pairs well with Amur False Gudgeon, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Strömung
Moderate flow
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Average oxygen needs

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Smooth gravel and sand with open floor space
Harte Dekoration
Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Pflanzen
Hardy plants on hardscape; keep the floor open

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten
Keep 6+; larger groups settle better
Fütterung
Algivore; quality prepared foods with variety
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
  • Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs
  • Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk
  • Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied
Fortpflanzungsart
Spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Häufige Fragen

Ist dwarf otocinclus pflegeleicht?

Schwierigkeit: mittel. Peaceful.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht dwarf otocinclus?

Ideal sind 20–25 °C ohne starke Schwankungen.

Wie groß wird dwarf otocinclus und welches Aquarium?

Endgröße: 2.3–3.3 cm. Minimum: 33 L.

Was frisst dwarf otocinclus?

Algivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Es wühlt in smooth gravel and sand with open floor space — lass etwas Futter den Boden erreichen.

Kann man dwarf otocinclus vergesellschaften?

Peaceful; Keep 6+; larger groups settle better. Gute Partner: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs.Nicht mit Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

Woher stammt dwarf otocinclus?

Stammt aus 南美洲亚马逊流域; lebt in clear streams, rivers and still waters. Moderate flow; average oxygen needs.

Wie züchtet man dwarf otocinclus?

In der Zucht: spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.