Family: Loricariidae
A peaceful algivore loricariidae from the Amazon basin of South America — moderate care.
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.
Difficulty: moderate. Peaceful. Keep 6+; larger groups settle better.
Set the heater to 20–25 °C and avoid swings. pH 6–7.5, GH 2–18 dGH suit it.
Full size is 2.3–3.3 cm. Minimum tank: 33 L, with open swimming space along its bottom; rests and forages low; keep 6+ habits.
Algivore; quality prepared foods with variety. It forages naturally over smooth gravel and sand with open floor space, so let some food reach the bottom.
Yes, with care. Peaceful — pair it with Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs and skip Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.
Native to 南美洲亚马逊流域, where it lives in clear streams, rivers and still waters. Moderate flow; Average oxygen needs.
In the aquarium: spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.