Black Otocinclus Care Guide
Hisonotus notatus
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Bioload Score
1200
PeacefulModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 5.0 cm / 2.0"
- Temperature
- 22–26°C (72–79°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 38L (10 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Primarily herbivorous, thrives on a diet of algae, sinking algae wafers, and blanched vegetables.
Community Compatibility
Very suitable for community tanks with other small, peaceful fish. Good companions for tetras, rasboras, and small corydoras.
Good to Know
The Black Otocinclus is noted for its striking black and white patterning, resembling a zebra's stripes, which helps it blend into its environment and evade predators.
Gender Differences
Difficult to distinguish; both sexes are similarly sized and colored.
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