Otocinclus Negros
Decoration: Ideally a planted aquarium with lots of surfaces (leaves, wood, rocks) to grow algae and biofilms that they feed on. They need clean and well-oxygenated water.
Compatibility: Peaceful, compatible with small tetras, raspores, shrimp, Corydoras and other non-aggressive species. They should not coexist with large or aggressive fish that may disturb them.
Very sensitive to water quality – they cannot tolerate unstable or inappropriate parameters.
They need gentle flow and rich oxygen.
They spend most of their time glued to glass, leaves and wood, searching for food.
They are more active in groups, showing natural behavior.
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Family: Loricariidae
Origin: South America (tributaries of the Amazon).
Size: 3–4.5 cm (adult).
Appearance: Small catfish with a silver-gray body and a dark line running along the body.
Behavior: Extremely peaceful, schooling fish. Should be kept in groups (at least 5–6 individuals).
Diet:
Mainly herbivorous, they feed on algae, biofilms and microorganisms from surfaces.
In an aquarium, they need supplementary food, because algae is often not enough:
Spirulina tablets & algae wafers
Boiled vegetables (cucumber, zucchini, peas)
They do not compete strongly with other fish for food, so additional nutrition is necessary.
The Otocinclus negros is ideal for planted community tanks, but is considered a “sensitive” species and needs stable, clean water conditions to thrive.
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