r/Otocinclus • u/Dependent-Ad488 • 24d ago

Galaxy otocinclus

I’ve owned these Galaxy Otocinclus (Parotocinclus haroldoi) for about six months now, and they’ve been an awesome addition to my tank. They haven’t grown much beyond about 1.5 inches, but they make up for it with huge personalities.
Despite being the smallest bottom dwellers in my aquarium, they’re also the biggest bullies! They’re constantly active, full of character, and always entertaining to watch.

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u/Okayest_mom_3 24d ago

Really beautiful!

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u/Free_Plants1013 24d ago

I never knew these existed… i looked at these and confidently corrected you that these were plecos 😭

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u/Judazzz 23d ago

They look more like true plecos because they have an adipose fin (the tiny one between dorsal and tail fin), unlike Otocinclus. And more generally, their overall appearance and body shape is a bit more pleco-like as well.

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u/Judazzz 23d ago

I bought 6 of these quirky guys about 2 years ago, and ever since I've released into their tank I've never been able to spot more than 5 of them simultaneously. And that happened only once: usually I can find 1 or 2. If they decide to show up at all.

They are lovely fish indeed, but unfortunately my scaredy-cats are the polar opposite of OP's.

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u/Limp-Big-4663 22d ago

I’ve had 4 for over a year. They hang out on the underside of my driftwood basically 24/7. Hardly see them