Hisonotus paulinus

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Marbled Otocinclus
Marbled Oto
Species	Hisonotus paulinus
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	37.854 liters 37,854.118 mL 10 US Gallons (37.9L)
Size	1.575 in 3.5-4 cm (1.4-1.6")
pH	6.5 - 7.5
Temp.	297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R24 -22 °C (75.2-71.6°F)
Water Hardness	8-20
Stocking Ratio	2:3 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Herbivore Pellet Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	2-5 years

Contents 1 Alternative names 1.1 Other Scientific Names 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 External links

[edit] Alternative names

Marbled Otocinclus

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Otocinclus paulinus

[edit] Sexing

Females will be broader when viewed from above.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Peaceful algae-eater, will flourish in a well planted tank with algae present, peaceful tankmates and hiding places.

[edit] Diet

Keep in a tank well stocked with algae for them to graze on. Will also eat catfish discs and blanched vegetables.

[edit] Feeding regime

Twice a day if necessary, will graze all day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

A spacious well planted mature tank is best. Prefers rounded gravel to sand. No strong currents.

[edit] Behaviour

Peaceful fish that will mind it's own business.

[edit] Identification

Fairly non-descript little fish. Elongated and mottled dark grey in colour. Similar to Otocinclus in shape.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase