• Name:

    Golden Dwarf Sucker

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  • Family: Loricariidae
  • Species: Plecos
  • Scientific Name: Macrotocinclus affinis
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| Golden Oto

| Golden Suckerfish

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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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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