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Description
Otocinclus affinis (Dwarf cleaner fish)
Peaceful little fish, effective against green algae
The Otocinclus affinis is a freshwater cleaner fish native to South America. Highly appreciated for its effectiveness against algae, it is perfect for planted aquariums and calm community tanks.
1. Behaviour & maintenance
A gregarious, calm species that should be kept in groups of at least 5 individuals. It prefers a well-planted tank rich in microalgae, with a good current and well-oxygenated water. Very sensitive to nitrite and water quality.
2. Water parameters
- Temperature: 22-27°C
- pH: 6.0-7.5
- GH: 3-10 °dGH
- KH: 1-6 °KH
- Minimum volume: 60 L
3. Diet
Mainly herbivorous: eats microalgae, vegetable pellets, poached courgettes and spirulina. Find out more about our plant and background foods.
4. Technical characteristics
| Scientific name | Otocinclus affinis |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 4-5 cm |
| Origin | Brazil, Peru |
| Temperature | 22-27 °C |
| pH | 6.0-7.5 |
| Behaviour | Calm, gregarious |
| Living zone | Bottom / environment |
| Life expectancy | 3-5 years |
Shipping & delivery of live fish
The fish are shipped with care in suitable isothermal packaging, guaranteeing their safety during transport.
Delivery methods
- France Express (secure home delivery in France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
- In-store collection at Sombreffe (Belgium)
Shipment organisation
- Orders closed: every Monday at 10.00 a.m.
- France: departures on Monday or Tuesday depending on the delivery department, for delivery between Tuesday and Thursday.
- Belgium & Luxembourg: departures on Monday and Tuesday for delivery between Tuesday and Wednesday.
Questions frequentes
Informations specifiques
- Brand :
- AquaBota fish
- categorie
- Poissons tropicaux
- origine
- Capturés dans la nature
- espece
- Pleco
- nom latin
- Otocinclus Affinis 3-4cm Wild
- Famille Biotope
- Loricariidé (Amérique du Sud)
- Taille adulte
- 4–5 cm
- Volume minimum du bac
- 60 L
- Zone de vie
- Fond
- Comportement
- Paisible
- Régime alimentaire
- Herbivore (algivore)
- Température
- 22–26 °C
- pH
- 6.0–7.5
- GH
- 2–12 °dGH
- KH
- 1–8 °KH
- Origine géographique
- Brésil / Pérou
- Reproduction
- Ovipare
- Espérance de vie
- 3–5 ans
- Sexe
- Mix
- Niveau de difficulté
- Intermédiaire
- Compatibilité
- Petits poissons paisibles
Specific References
- EAN13
- 8715897238772
- Reference :
- V1458895
Protocole livraison vivant
DELIVERY OF LIVE ANIMALS – FRANCE EXPRESS
Delivery of live animals with France Express (mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
When will my order be shipped?
We ship on Mondays and Tuesdays only. No shipments are made from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive.
Any order containing live animals must be placed before Monday at 10:00 am.
It will be shipped on Monday or Tuesday of the same week, depending on the destination.
How long will it take for my order to be delivered?
Delivery takes 24 hours (48 hours maximum) on weekdays.
No deliveries are made on weekends.
How will my order be shipped?
Via France Express, a carrier approved for the transport of animals.
Delivery is secure and the packaging is suitable (insulated boxes).
We add refrigerated packs in summer and heat packs in winter.
Where do you deliver?
Throughout mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Important: no deliveries will be made to pick-up points.
Do I need to be at home to receive the parcel?
Yes, you must be present.
You must be available at the specified time slot so that the delivery driver can hand-deliver the parcel.
Live animals are transported separately from other items. AquaBota is entitled to postpone a shipment in the event of adverse weather conditions.
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