Common & Latine Name: Otto (Otocinlcus affinis)
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DOA's & Returns
We guarantee live arrival of your livestock. However in the unlikely event of your fish arriving DOA,
please take clear photo evidence and send it to us via ebay messages. The deceased fish must be still be in the original bag, unopened. We cannot cover any fish that have died once they have entered
your systems water. Once we have received your photo evidence of the DOA in the original packaging,
we will refund you straight away, or replace the fish and sent out free of charge with your next order.
We do not refund any shipping charges unless the whole order is DOA, and clear photo
evidence has been supplied.
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Delivery
Our delivery days are Thursday or Friday. All orders are sent with our 24hr courier and will need to be signed for. Once your order has been placed, please confirm which day you will require delivery as we cannot post out until we have this info. We have been selling online for over 10 years now and our fish are packed to insure the best chance of reaching you safe and sound. Should you have any queries please contact us and a member staff will be there to help.
Please Note: Size, sex and colouration may vary from the image shown above (illustration purpose only), Many of our livestock are sold as juveniles and therefore may have not reached their potential colours. Please contact us for more information regarding this matter, A member of staff will be willing to help
How easy are they to keep?
Generally an easy fish to keep, best to keep in a aquarium with plants an driftwood. A fish that is widely used in planted aqua scape, as they are great algae eaters when kept in groups. A fish that will be attached on glass, plants, driftwood constantly eating algae.
How big do they grow?
They can get around 4.5cm.
What is the best sized tank for these?
A minimum of 30 Litres to house a group of these nano catfish.
What is best to feed them?
Herbivore, will eat algae that has naturally grown, excellent for brown diatoms algae, however can supplement diet with algae wafers and even slice of cucumber.
What water conditions do they require?
Naturally come from quite acidic water, so best to keep the water quite soft so would recommend a pH of 7-7.3 and a temperature of 21 to 26°C. Most importantly keeping stable water parameters and be careful during water changes to avoid extreme fluctuations in pH and temperature.
What can they be kept with?
A great peaceful community fish, that can be kept with all species of tetra's, goruami's, corydoras and many more. Be cautious adding Otto's with larger Angelfish and Discus as Otto's may eat the slime coat of the bodies, especially at night/morning.
Where are they from?
Located in streams/rivers throughout the amazon river. Inhabits dense patches of marginal vegetation in streams, creeks and river. It’s also found in large numbers on the floating mats of vegetation commonly known as “floating meadows”, which provide a haven for many fish species.
Can they be bred in captivity?
Has been achieved, but unfortunately very few details are available. Spawning occurs in a similar style to Corydoras species, with the fish forming the classic ‘T’ position, in which the male grasps the female between his pectoral fin and body and eggs and sperm are deposited.
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