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Scientific Name	**Parotocinclus cf. maculicauda**
Common Name
Pronunciation	parr auto SINK luss
Etymology	Parotocinclus: Greek, para in the side of + greek, ous, otis = ear + Greek, kygklos, ou = a fish.
Species Information
Identification	The genus Parotocinclus can readily be distinguished from Otocinclus by the presence of an adipose fin in the former.
Habitat Information
Distribution	Southern Brazil
pH	6.5 - 7.5
Temperature	20.0-28.0°C or 68-82.4°F (Show species within this range)
Other Parameters	Clean, cool water is preferred.
Husbandry Information
Feeding	Omnivore. Feed flake food supplemented by lettuce, cucumber, zucchini, baby brine shrimp or bloodworm. May eat algae if hungry and has no other food available, but is not really an ''algae eater''. User data.
Furniture	The fish prefers a heavily planted tank, but will also thrive in a rock and driftwood environment.
Compatibility	A hardy but peaceful little fish that does well with other peaceful fish. Enjoys the company of its own kind. Will do some light damage to plants.
Breeding	Unreported.
Breeding Reports	There is no breeding report.
Further Information
Registered Keepers	There is no registered keeper.
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Last Update	2007 Apr 11 09:28 (species record created: 2002 Mar 07 00:00)