Tank mate check

Can Otocinclus and Rummy Nose Tetra live together?

Verdict: Yes

Yes. Otocinclus and Rummy Nose Tetra pass the temperament and water checks, so they can share a tank.

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Why

The same temperament, water and known-conflict checks the MyAquaLog compatibility tool runs.

Both species are peaceful. Otocinclus is rated peaceful, Rummy Nose Tetra peaceful.
Temperature overlap 75-79°F.
pH overlap 6-7.
Otocinclus sets the floor at 10 gallons on its own. Size up from there for both groups.
Keep Otocinclus in a group of 4 or more.
Keep Rummy Nose Tetra in a group of 6 or more.

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