Can Otocinclus live with Red Tail Shark? Not recommended
Red Tail Shark is large or predatory enough to eat or harass Otocinclus.
Side by side
| 🐡 Otocinclus | 🦈 Red Tail Shark | |
| Adult size | 1.6" | 5" |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 55 gal |
| Temperature | 72–79°F | 72–79°F |
| pH | 6–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Aggressive |
Why
- Red Tail Shark is large or predatory enough to eat or harass Otocinclus.
- Aggressive plus peaceful pairing — monitor for stress.