Familia: Loricariidae
Macrotocinclus affinis es un loricárido de agua dulce originario de Brasil, Sudamérica. Alcanza 6.8–10 cm; temperatura 20–26 °C.
A Loricariidae species native to Brazil, South America: Macrotocinclus affinis lives middle of the water column over warm freshwater streams and lakes. Peaceful giant of the bottom, indifferent to mid-water life. Adults reach 6.8–10 cm. In a community tank it pairs well with Other similar-sized bottom fish.
Dificultad: moderada. Peaceful giant of the bottom, indifferent to mid-water life.
20–26 °C con estabilidad; pH 6–7.5, GH 5–18 dGH.
Alcanza 6.8–10 cm; es middle of the water column. Acuario mínimo de 120 L.
Opportunistic bottom-feeder with a broad palate. Forraja sobre fine sand and gravel: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.
Peaceful giant of the bottom, indifferent to mid-water life. Compañeros recomendados: Other similar-sized bottom fish — Share the floor peaceably. Evita Tiny fish that fit in its mouth — Vanish at night.
Su hábitat natural es Brasil, Sudamérica, en warm freshwater streams and lakes.
Riesgo bajo, aunque la tapa siempre es útil.
En acuario: egg-depositing in hollows; some guard, some abandon. Subtle external differences.