Otocinclus affinis (Dwarf Otocinclus)

The Otocinclus Affinis fish is a small aquarium fish belonging to the Loricariidae family. It is about 2.5 cm long and has an elongated and flattened body, covered with small scales. Its color generally varies from gray to dark brown, with darker spots on the back and sides. Otocinclus fish affinis has short pectoral and ventral fins and a caudal finish in the shape of a sail.

The Otocinclus Affinis fish is native to South America, where it lives in the fresh waters of the tropical forest. It feeds mainly on plants, feeding on the foam and algae which are on the stones and rocks at the bottom of the water. Otocinclus Affinis fish is a gregarious animal and likes to live in a group.

Otocinclus Affinis fish is an animal that is easy to maintain in aquarium, but it needs special living conditions to feel good. It needs a medium -sized aquarium with good filtering and constant water circulation. Otocinclus Affinis fish needs fresh and slightly acidic water, with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5. It also needs a water temperature between 22 and 26 degrees Celsius.

Otocinclus Affinis fish is a peaceful animal and can be maintained with other calm and non -aggressive aquarium fish. It is important to provide him with food adapted to his diet, by offering her plant foods such as lettuce leaves, cabbage leaves or seaweed granules. Otocinclus Affinis fish is a fascinating animal to observe in aquarium and can bring a touch of color and life to your aquarium.

The males are more tapered and smaller.

Possible in a 50 L.EAU moderately hard tank, pH around 6.8 and strongly oxygenated and brewed. Nuptial parade similar to that of Corydoras. Eggs, small and adhesive, hatch after 2 or 3 days. Free swimming at 5 or 6 days. Alevines feed on fine plants of plants, nauplies of cyclops.