Could a 6 inch rope fish eat otocinclus?

[mgudyka]

My 60 gallon tank is not up and running yet but I found a vendor who has some 6 inch long rope fish for sale. I know rope fish will eat whatever they can fit in their mouth, but at such a small size, are small fish at risk if they are in the same tank? I have also noticed they are sort of harder to find so I dont necessarily want to miss an opportunity if possible.

[KBOzzie59]

This?  Yes eventually it will eat them.

Category	Rating
Care Level:	Easy
Temperament:	Peaceful
Color Form:	Greenish-Brown with yellow fins
Lifespan:	15-20 years
Size:	Up to 15 inches
Diet:	Carnivore
Family:	Polypteridae
Minimum Tank Size:	45 gallons
Tank Set-Up:	Freshwater with sand and caves
Compatibility:	Large, peaceful fish

 

 

[mgudyka]

1 hour ago, KBOzzie59 said:

This?  Yes eventually it will eat them.

Category	Rating
Care Level:	Easy
Temperament:	Peaceful
Color Form:	Greenish-Brown with yellow fins
Lifespan:	15-20 years
Size:	Up to 15 inches
Diet:	Carnivore
Family:	Polypteridae
Minimum Tank Size:	45 gallons
Tank Set-Up:	Freshwater with sand and caves
Compatibility:	Large, peaceful fish

 

 

But while it's small maybe not?!

[KBOzzie59]

Maybe no, maybe yes.

[Biotope Biologist]

As a general rule don't keep anything smaller than 2.5-3" with a bichir of any variety. They will try the oto will deploy it's defense tactic and get lodged they will both die. Same goes for corydoras.

[Dwayne Brown]

If you want an algea eater I would recomend a smaller pleco like the rubber lip or bristlenose.

[Chiclid addict]

3 hours ago, mgudyka said:

My 60 gallon tank is not up and running yet but I found a vendor who has some 6 inch long rope fish for sale. I know rope fish will eat whatever they can fit in their mouth, but at such a small size, are small fish at risk if they are in the same tank? I have also noticed they are sort of harder to find so I dont necessarily want to miss an opportunity if possible.

Yes eventually it will eat them