- Name:
Golden Dwarf Sucker
(View AKA's) - Family: Loricariidae
- Species: Plecos
- Scientific Name: Macrotocinclus affinis
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Difficult
Care Level
-
Aggressive
Temperament
-
Omnivore
Diet
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0%
Reef Safe
- 26
Temp (Temperature)
- 6.7
pH (pH)
- NAN
NH3-4 (Ammonia)
- 5
NO3 (Nitrate)
- NAN
PO4 (Phosphate)
- NAN
AT (Alkalinity)
- NAN
Ca (Calcium)
- NAN
Mg (Magnesium)
- NAN
SG (Salinity)
- NAN
ORP (Oxidation Reduction Potential)
- 0
Avg. Size (Inches)
- 15
Avg.Tank Size (Gallons)
- 1
Avg Life (Years)
General info about Golden Dwarf Sucker
The Golden Dwarf Sucker is one of the smaller plecos often called Draft Oto Pleco they only grow to 1.6 inches in length. Macrotocinclus affinis prefer aquariums with fast-moving water, sandy substrate, and plenty of hiding areas. They like slightly acidic pH and temperatures between 70–81 °F.
Golden Dwarf Sucker Diet & Nutrition
Golden dwarf sucker are omnivores scavengers and are not a picky eater. They actively feed off the bottom of the aquarium, they get most of their nutrition from leftover food, decaying plants, and algae. If there is no algae or leftover food present, supplement with high-quality flake food, sinking carnivore pellets, freeze-dried bloodworms, and tubifex.
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| Name | Species | Family | Scientific Name | More Detail | Added by |
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| Golden Dwarf Sucker | Plecos | Loricariidae | Macrotocinclus affinis | The Golden Dwarf Sucker is one of the smaller plecos often called Draft Oto Pleco they only grow to 1.6 inches in length. Macrotocinclus affinis prefer aquariums with fast-moving water, sandy substrate, and plenty of hiding areas. They like slightly acidic pH and temperatures between 70–81 °F. |
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