🐟 Dwarf Sucker Otocinclus (Otocinclus vittatus)
Freshwater Catfish • Algae Grazer • Peaceful Community Fish • Nano Cleaner
 
📋 The Dwarf Sucker Otocinclus (Otocinclus vittatus) is a small, peaceful algae-grazing catfish celebrated for its ability to remove soft algae and biofilm without harming plants.
This species is ideal for planted aquariums, thriving in clean, stable, mature systems with plenty of natural grazing surfaces.
Their active shoaling behaviour, gentle temperament, and reliable plant-safe cleaning ability make them a favourite among nano and community-tank aquarists.
Given proper care, they become highly efficient, continuous cleaners in any peaceful planted setup.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Peaceful Algae Grazer: Perfect for soft algae & biofilm
🌿 Plant-Safe: 100% safe for planted aquariums
⚪ Community Friendly: Exceptionally peaceful
📏 Small Size: Perfect for nano tanks
💧 Clean Water Lover: Needs stable, mature, well-filtered water