{"product_id":"otocinclus","title":"Otocinclus","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"148\"\u003eOtocinclus (Otocinclus sp.)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"300\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"180\"\u003ePaws and Claws Manawatu\u003c\/strong\u003e, Otocinclus are a top choice for aquarists looking for a gentle, plant-safe algae eater for freshwater community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eOften called “Otos,” these small catfish are peaceful, social fish that spend their time grazing on soft algae and biofilm. They are excellent additions to planted aquariums and coexist well with other small, non-aggressive fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eOtocinclus do best in well-established tanks with stable water quality and should always be kept in groups. Due to their sensitivity, they are recommended for aquarists who can provide consistent care and supplementary feeding once algae levels are low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"813\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eWhy you’ll love them:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"980\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"858\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eExcellent soft algae and biofilm grazers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"886\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"886\"\u003ePeaceful and plant-safe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"924\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eSmall, unobtrusive community fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"956\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eIdeal for planted aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"980\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eBest kept in groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"997\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eTemperature: 22–26°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003epH: 6.0–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eTank: 60L+ recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003eGroup Size: 4–6 or more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eDiet: Natural algae, blanched vegetables, algae wafers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cem data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/em\u003e Otocinclus are sensitive to poor water quality and should only be added to mature, established aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003e📍Available in store at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003ePaws and Claws Manawatu\u003c\/strong\u003e — your local fish \u0026amp; aquatics specialists.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paws and Claws Manawatu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47025698308332,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/1081\/5980\/files\/images_e9dc456c-afa4-484c-bb89-d2cfac50ca96.jpg?v=1763955429","url":"https:\/\/pawsandclawsmanawatu.co.nz\/products\/otocinclus","provider":"Paws and Claws Manawatu ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}