Zebra otocinclus
Otocinclus cocama
FishFreshwater
- Care level
- Demanding
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Recommended tank
- 60 L
- Maximum size
- 3.5 cm
- Temperature
- 22–27 °C
- pH
- 6–7.5
- Group size
- ≥ 6
- Diet
- Herbivore
Care at a glance
The zebra otocinclus from Peru's Ucayali drainage is the most striking of all otocinclus, with bold black-and-white banding. They are still wild-caught and often arrive weakened, so buy from a shop that has had them settled for a while.
It grazes biofilm and soft film algae and switches to dry food only reluctantly, so a mature tank with grown-in rocks and wood is a real requirement. Add blanched vegetables, keep it in a small group and provide clean, oxygen-rich water with some flow.
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