A good environment
- Recommended temperature
- 21 ~ 26°C
- Recommended pH
- 6.0 ~ 7.5
- Preferred water hardness
- Medium hardness
- Minimum aquarium
- 54L or more
A beginner-friendly fish guide
Common Otocinclus
Common Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
Gentle temperament; social. Check the planner before choosing tank mates.
Beginner level 3/5
Temperament & group size
Gentle temperament; Social.
For a comfortable group, keep at least 3.
Usually swims in the bottom.
Tank-mate notes
Adult shrimp may do well with hiding places, though individual fish vary.
Baby shrimp may be eaten. A separate breeding tank is safer.
Check each combination carefully, especially when size or temperament differs.