Editing Otocinclus mariae
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== Feeding regime == | == Feeding regime == | ||
:Otocinclus varieties are [[algae]] eaters, but it is important to note that they are an obligatory algae eater species; they will only eat soft green algae and diatomic algae. Most otocinclus will readily eat these types of algae, but it is essential to supplement this diet with either zucchini/cucumber or gel food, as they tend to clear the edible algae in an aquarium too quickly to allow it to regrow. | :Otocinclus varieties are [[algae]] eaters, but it is important to note that they are an obligatory algae eater species; they will only eat soft green algae and diatomic algae. Most otocinclus will readily eat these types of algae, but it is essential to supplement this diet with either zucchini/cucumber or gel food, as they tend to clear the edible algae in an aquarium too quickly to allow it to regrow. | ||
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:Zucchini or cucumber can be sliced, blanched, cooled, and placed in the aquarium (one slice at a time) for at most 48 hours before it deteriorates and requires removal. If a slice is untouched after 48 hours, replace it with a fresh one. It takes time for the fish to understand that zucchini/cucumber slices are edible. | :Zucchini or cucumber can be sliced, blanched, cooled, and placed in the aquarium (one slice at a time) for at most 48 hours before it deteriorates and requires removal. If a slice is untouched after 48 hours, replace it with a fresh one. It takes time for the fish to understand that zucchini/cucumber slices are edible. | ||
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:The most reliable alternative is Repashy Soilent Green gel food, either spread on an object such as a decoration to mimic algae growth, or fed in a block. Old food should be removed after 24 hours, and the food should be placed far from filter inlets as it can easily be sucked into the filter and rot. | :The most reliable alternative is Repashy Soilent Green gel food, either spread on an object such as a decoration to mimic algae growth, or fed in a block. Old food should be removed after 24 hours, and the food should be placed far from filter inlets as it can easily be sucked into the filter and rot. | ||
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:Care should be taken to ensure that newly bought otocinclus are accustomed to alternative foods such as gel food or zucchini/cucumber slices before being added to a display tank; in the case of inadequate algae growth, an otocinclus may starve to death if it does not understand that gel food is, in fact, edible. | :Care should be taken to ensure that newly bought otocinclus are accustomed to alternative foods such as gel food or zucchini/cucumber slices before being added to a display tank; in the case of inadequate algae growth, an otocinclus may starve to death if it does not understand that gel food is, in fact, edible. | ||
| + | :More information on feeding new otocinclus is in the special notes section. | ||
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== Environment specifics == | == Environment specifics == | ||
