Eared loricariid catfish - Otocinclus
Eared loricariid catfish - Otocinclus
Eared loricariid catfish - Otocinclus
Eared loricariid catfish - Otocinclus
Eared loricariid catfish - Otocinclus
  • small catfish
  • great algae eater
  • peaceful group fish
  • ideal with shrimps
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Eared loricariid catfish - Otocinclus

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Eared loricariid catfish - Otocinclus
The Oto is a really nice little aquarium fish that makes itself useful by eating algae and can keep the glass and aquarium decor clean. Unlike Antenna Catfish, Otocinclus are group fish that need the company of conspecifics. They feel very comfortable in the well acclimated aquarium and start cleaning immediately. - Garnelio
Features
Water values: soft to medium hard
Fish group: Catfish
Temperature: 20-25 °C
Feature: form family groups
Behavior: Active
with fish?: Yes, with peaceful fish
Diet: limnivorous - growth eater (algae)
Pelvic region: Below
Aquarium size: 54 l (approx. 60cm)
Visual effect: Swarm behavior
Origin: South America
with shrimps?: with dwarf shrimps, offspring is not eaten
Difficulty: 2 - Normal
Final size: 1-4 cm
Planting possible?: Yes
with snails/shells?: Yes
with large crabs?: No
Breeding: heavy
with dwarf crabs?: No
with crabs?: No
Description

The sociable ear lattice catfish (Otocinclus sp.) is a small algae eater for the aquarium. This pretty little catfish should be kept in a group. Otocinclus grow to about 4-5 cm in size. Like the well known Antennae Catfish they belong to the Loricariidae and can live up to 5 years.

Typically Otocinclus are dark above and light below, in the middle they have a dark longitudinal stripe. The underside sucking mouth already shows the way of life and the preferred food of the Otocinclus: They tend to live on the bottom or on the furnishings and are very fond of eating growth and algae cover. They also keep the aquarium glass effectively clean.

Sex differentiation is very difficult with the Otocinclus. The females grow slightly larger and are a bit more plump than the males.

This peaceful little catfish is a group animal and should be kept in the aquarium from at least five to ten specimens. Its small size makes it the perfect choice for aquariums of 54 liters or more, or 60 cm edge length.

Breeding the ear lattice catfish is very difficult in the aquarium. However, there are a few reports of accidental breeding. The eggs are laid on plants or on the pane. The hatched young eat biofilms and algae deposits from the beginning.

Otocinclus likes soft to hard water (GH 2 to 18, pH 6 to 8) and water temperatures that range from 23 to 27 °C.

As herbivores, Otocinclus sp. primarily rasp algae coverings from hard surfaces such as the aquarium glass or decoration. Otos (as they are affectionately abbreviated) always need a certain amount of fiber in their diet, which they cover by rasping wood. A bog root made of real wood does a good job here, also fallen leaves are an important supplier of fiber. Special tabs for catfish sink quickly and can be optimally shaved off. Occasionally ear lattice catfish will also eat some frozen food, but their diet is mainly vegetable. Vegetables such as zucchini or pumpkin are also very popular, as well as scalded or dried green food(spinach, nettle, dandelion and so on). Otocinclen are healthy when they have a visible pea-sized round belly. If the belly is sunken, it means the animal is malnourished.

Otos are not suitable for freshly set up aquariums , they need well established tanks with algae coverings that they can scrape off.

Since Otocinclus sp. are very peaceful herbivores, they can be kepttogether with more sensitive shrimps , which do not reproduce as rapidly as the bee shrimp, and there are no problems with peaceful snails . Keeping them in an aquarium with crayfish is difficult because otos occupy the same niche as crayfish, and because crayfish can severely stress the sensitive small fish by pinching them. 2.5-3cm.

Our food recommendation: The NatureHolic Catfishfeed for all sucking catfish in the aquarium is a balanced tablet food, which does not cloud the water and the fish like to eat. The catfish tablets also contain NatureHolic active ingredient complexes, which provide sucking catfish with everything they need for a strong immune system, healthy growth and great, contrasting coloration. As a snack, supplementary food or vacation food we recommend the CatfishPlates.

Our plant recommendation: For planting, use NatureHolic InVitros. These are free of snails, planarians and other unwanted co-inhabitants. Also free of algae spores, bacteria and fungi.

Expert Tip: We recommend for fish keeping the NatureHolic 3 Phase Liquid. The care set offers the best all-round protection for your animals. It ensures optimal conditions for successful breeding and keeping.

Dispensing size: 2,5-3cm

Profile
Scientific name Otocinclus sp
German name: Eared lattice catfish
Difficulty level: for beginners
Origin/Distribution: South America
Coloration: Dark on back, with even darker lateral stripe and light belly
Age expectation approx. 5 years
Water parameters: GH 2 to 18, KH 3 to 16, pH 6 to 8, temperature 20 to 28 °C
Tank size: 54 l and up
Food Herbivore, needs additional wood
Breeding very difficult
Behavior very peaceful
Group size Group from 5-10 animals
Further information Ten typical aquarium fish for beginners and alternatives to them, Tips for acclimating fish to the aquarium, Feeding aquarium fish properly - cheap food and what it can do
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Question: "Wie groß sind die Ohrgitter Harnischwelse bei der Lieferung"

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Hallo Ingrid, vielen Dank fuer deine Frage! Die Tiere sind bei Lieferung zwischen 2 und 3 cm gross. 

Question: "Hallo, meine Otos verstehen sich nicht mit meinen Dornaugen. Jetzt wollte ich eine Art notfallmäßig in mein Skalar/Schmetterlingsbuntbarsch-becken übersiedeln. geht das gut und wenn ja, welche Art würden sie empfehlen?"

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Hallo Miriam, vielen Dank fuer deine Frage! Ja, Otos kannst du gefahrlos zu Skalaren setzen, sie sind zu gross und werden nicht gefressen. Insofern die Otos ausgewachsen sind und die Skalare nicht ueber 30 cm hoch. 

Question: "Hallo, haben die Ohrgitter Harnischwelse eigentlich auch Stacheln? Gibt es überhaupt Welse die keine haben? Gruß Ben "

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Hallo Ben, vielen Dank fuer deine Frage! Ohrgitter Harnischwelse haben auch Stacheln. Alle L Welse weisen diese auf. 

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