Can Flowerhorn live with Otocinclus? Not recommended
Temperature ranges don't overlap (72–79°F vs 80–86°F).
Side by side
| 🐡 Flowerhorn | 🐡 Otocinclus | |
| Adult size | 12" | 1.6" |
| Min tank | 75 gal | 10 gal |
| Temperature | 80–86°F | 72–79°F |
| pH | 7–8 | 6–7.5 |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
Why
- Temperature ranges don't overlap (72–79°F vs 80–86°F).
- Flowerhorn is large or predatory enough to eat or harass Otocinclus.
- Aggressive plus peaceful pairing — monitor for stress.