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Giant Otocinclus

Giant Otocinclus

Hypoptopoma gulare

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

57 Litres (15 US G.)

Size

9.7-10.4cm (3.8-4.1 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.5 - 7.2

Temp.

24.4-25.6°C (76 -78 °F)

Water Hardness

5-10 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Omnivore
Flake Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

3-5 years

Habitat

South America

Family

Loricariidae

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Additional names

Giant Otocinclus

Additional scientific names

Otocinclus joberti

Origin

South America: Amazon River basin and lower and upper Río Ucayali.

Sexing

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Tank compatibility

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Diet

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Feeding regime

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Environment Specifics

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Behaviour

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Identification

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Pictures

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Planet Catfish