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Scientific Name:Otocinclus arnoldi

Description: A small, peaceful, algae-grazing catfish with a slender, mottled brown-grey body, pale underside and sucker mouth. Ideal for established, planted community aquariums.

Origin: South America; the lower Paraná River basin and coastal drainages of southern Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina.

pH: Approximately 6.0–7.5.

Temperature: Around 20–26°C.

Adult Size: Approximately 4–5 cm.

Lifespan: Approximately 3–5 years.

Food: Soft algae and biofilm, supplemented with algae wafers, sinking vegetable-based foods and blanched zucchini. Ensure food is readily available, as newly introduced fish can be prone to starvation.

Compatibility: Very peaceful. Keep in groups of at least six with small, gentle community fish. Avoid large, aggressive fish or species that may outcompete them for food.

Habitat: A mature, well-filtered aquarium with plenty of plants, driftwood, smooth surfaces and natural algae growth. Provide gentle water movement and good oxygenation.