Golden otocinclus (Macrotocinclus affinis)

Scientific name: Macrotocinclus affinis Steindachner, 1877

Golden otocinclus (Macrotocinclus affinis)
Photo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macrotocinclus

The Golden otocinclus (Macrotocinclus affinis) is a freshwater fish of the family Loricariidae that grows to about 5 cm (2 in). It is easy to keep and peaceful, suits community aquariums and needs a tank of at least 75 L (20 US gal) and water at 20–26°C (68–79°F). Native range: South America, vicinity of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Golden otocinclus care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Good
Adult size
5 cm (2 in)
Minimum tank
75 L (20 US gal)
Temperature
20–26°C (68–79°F)
Hardness
5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)
Diet
Herbivore. Accepts flakes.

Biology

Mainly nocturnal. Feeds on algae. Aquarium keeping: feeds on plants and roots; in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Macrotocinclus affinis
Family
Loricariidae (Armored catfishes)
Order
Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
5.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19 demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: vicinity of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: highly commercial

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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