Care guide at a glance
Parotocinclus sp.
Description
A miniature suckermouth catfish, mottled grey-brown with a pale belly, grazing algae from leaves and glass. Peaceful, useful and considerably smaller than most plecos.
Feeding
Grazes soft green algae and biofilm. Must be supplemented with algae wafers and blanched courgette once the tank is clean.
Compatibility
Entirely peaceful and suitable for any calm community. Keep in groups of six or more.
Behaviour and personality
Works constantly across leaves, glass and wood, grazing. More active and visible in a group.
Before you buy
Prefers cooler, well-oxygenated water than most tropical fish and does poorly in warm still tanks. Add only to a mature aquarium with established algae, and feed deliberately once it has grazed the tank clean.
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