Bumblebee otocinclus

Care at a glance

• Minimum tank 20 gallons for a group of confirmed bumblebee otos in a mature aquarium.
• Temperature 73–79°F (23–26°C) as a starting range for commonly traded Parotocinclus
• Water pH 6.0–7.5 · soft to moderately hard water for common Parotocinclus. Ask which species we have. Keep ammonia and nitrite at 0 ppm.

Tankmates and setup*

Peaceful. Choose small calm tankmates and provide established surfaces for grazing.

* Individual fish can behave differently, especially in a new tank or when breeding.

Feeding

Offer natural biofilm and a small piece of algae wafer if accepted. Check that new fish are grazing.

Try a small piece of Hikari Algae Wafers if accepted. Keep established grazing surfaces available.