Otocinclus vittatus
Dwarf alguivore - cleaning team, sensitive to water quality
Otocinclus vittatus is a small alguivorous loricariid. To be kept in groups (6+) in a mature tank.
Behaviour & maintenance
Gregarious and shy; requires very clean, oxygenated water.
Diet
Algae/biofilm; supplement with vegetable pellets and blanched courgette.
Water quality
- Temperature: 22 - 26°C
- pH: 6.0 - 7.2
- GH: 2 - 8 °dGH
Maintenance sheet
| Scientific name |
Otocinclus vittatus |
| Size sold |
see sheet |
| Adult size |
3.5 - 4.5 cm |
| Origin |
South America |
| Life expectancy |
3 to 5 years |
| Behaviour |
Gregarious, shy |
| Living area |
Surfaces/windows/plants |
| Minimum volume |
60 - 80 L |
| Diet |
Alguivorous (plant supplements) |
| Breeding |
Possible in specific (difficult) |
| Compatibility |
Calm fish; avoid aggressive species |
Aquabota tip
Introduce them only in well-established tanks (biofilm present).
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 am.
- 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.