Otocinclus Catfish Algae Cleaners

🧽 Otocinclus Catfish – The Ultimate Algae-Eating Cleanup Crew for Planted and Nano Tanks

Tired of battling stubborn algae in your aquarium? Let the Otocinclus Catfish do the dirty work for you. These peaceful, efficient algae grazers are one of the best natural cleanup crews available—perfect for planted tanks, nano setups, and peaceful community aquariums.

Otocinclus are small but mighty—they tirelessly munch on soft algae, biofilm, and diatoms without damaging your live plants or bothering tank mates. Their calm nature and small size make them ideal for sensitive environments, including tanks with shrimp, fry, or delicate fish.

🐟 Species Profile:

• Scientific Name: Otocinclus affinis (and similar species)

• Common Name: Otocinclus, Oto Catfish

• Size: 1.5–2 inches

• Temperament: Peaceful, social, and skittish

• Tank Size: 10+ gallons

• Water Parameters: 72–80°F | pH 6.5–7.5 | Clean, well-oxygenated water

• Diet: Herbivore – primarily algae and biofilm; supplement with algae wafers and blanched veggies

🤝 Recommended Tank Mates:

Otocinclus thrive in peaceful environments and pair perfectly with:

• Tetras, Rasboras, and Livebearers

• Corydoras and Small Gouramis

• Shrimp, Snails, and other Nano Fish

• Discus and Angelfish (with caution, due to temp sensitivity)

They should always be kept in groups of 4 or more for comfort and natural schooling behavior. Otos are sensitive to water quality, so make sure to introduce them to stable, mature aquariums with low nitrates and minimal fluctuations.

🛒 Why Buy from RobsAquatics.com?

Each Otocinclus Catfish is:

• Hand-selected for health and size

• Acclimated to tank life and algae-rich environments

• Shipped live with our Live Arrival Guarantee

• A must-have for planted tank enthusiasts and algae-control lovers

Whether you’re battling brown diatoms in a new setup or just want low-maintenance algae support, Otocinclus are your go-to algae eaters.

📦 Limited stock available – Otos sell out fast due to high demand. Add a hardworking squad of Otocinclus to your tank today—only at RobsAquatics.com.