Difference between revisions of "Hisonotus paulinus"
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| − | + | :Females will be broader when viewed from above. | |
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| − | + | :Peaceful algae-eater, will flourish in a well planted tank with algae present, peaceful tank mates and hiding places. | |
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| + | :Keep in a tank well stocked with algae for them to graze on. Will also eat catfish discs and blanched vegetables. | ||
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| + | :Twice a day if necessary, will graze all day. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :A spacious well planted mature tank is best. Prefers rounded gravel to sand. No strong currents. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :Peaceful fish that will mind it's own business. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :Fairly nondescript little fish. Elongated and mottled dark grey in colour. Similar to Otocinclus in shape. | ||
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|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Catfish, Otocinclus, Plecos, Otocinclus, Otocinclus, Plecos, Otocinclus, Otocinclus | |Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Catfish, Otocinclus, Plecos, Otocinclus, Otocinclus, Plecos, Otocinclus, Otocinclus | ||
Latest revision as of 03:07, 13 December 2017
Marbled Otocinclus
Marbled Oto
Hisonotus paulinus
38 Litres (10 US G.)
3.6-4.1cm (1.4-1.6 ")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.5
24 -22 °C (75.2-71.6°F)
8-20 °d
2:3 M:F
2-5 years
Family
Loricariidae
Contents
Additional names
- Marbled Otocinclus
Additional scientific names
- Otocinclus paulinus
Sexing[edit]
- Females will be broader when viewed from above.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Peaceful algae-eater, will flourish in a well planted tank with algae present, peaceful tank mates and hiding places.
Diet[edit]
- Keep in a tank well stocked with algae for them to graze on. Will also eat catfish discs and blanched vegetables.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Twice a day if necessary, will graze all day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- A spacious well planted mature tank is best. Prefers rounded gravel to sand. No strong currents.
Behaviour[edit]
- Peaceful fish that will mind it's own business.
Identification[edit]
- Fairly nondescript little fish. Elongated and mottled dark grey in colour. Similar to Otocinclus in shape.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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