Identification of an Otocinclus

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Identification of an Otocinclus

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Yesterday, I was in an aquatic shop and I have seen a strange Otocinclus.It seem an Otocinclus vittatus, but first the head was quite yellowish, and second it was a swimmer-and I have seen an Otocinclus vittatus swim so much never! Can you tell me what it is?
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Post by Terrorblade90 »

I solved the mystery:the fishes was only a more-colourated form of Otocinclus vittatus!
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Post by pturley »

I doubt it was a catfish. More likely a Chinese Algae eater.
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Post by Terrorblade90 »

No, no, they are certanly an Otocinclus vittatus race!
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Post by Coryman »

A picture is always good to get an identification.

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