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Parotocinclus maculicauda
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| Red Fin Otocinclus | |
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| Red Fin Otocinclus | |
| Species | Parotocinclus maculicauda |
| Family | Loricariidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L) |
| Size | 7.62 cm
2-3 " (5.1-7.6cm) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 293.15 K 68 °F 527.67 °R 298.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
15-20 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Rare |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Red Fin Otocinclus, Red Fin Dwarf Pleco
[edit] Synonyms
- Otocinclus maculicauda, Parotocinclus steindachneri
[edit] Sexing
- Mature males have visible genital papilla.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A peaceful community fish that appreciates company of its own kind. Do not keep with predatory, territorial or aggressive fish.
[edit] Diet
- An omnivore, will take algae wafers, flake, blanched vegetables as well as brine shrimp and bloodworm. Not really an "algae eater", will only eat algae if there's no other food available.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Prefers a heavily planted tank, although it will do some minor damage to plants. Can live in a bogwood/stone set up also. Prefers cooler water and can be sensitive to water conditions.
[edit] Behaviour
- Peaceful and docile, will spend its time looking for food.
[edit] Identification
- A slender and small catfish with mottled golden brown colouration, a red spot is visible on the caudal peduncle which gives the fish its common name.
