This species only eats algae from rocks and glass. There must therefore be enough algae growth so it can find its own food.

Some aquarists have trained it to accept dry foods, but it is not something one should count on.

This species can eat large amounts of algae (relative to their size) from rocks, like green hair algae and filamentous algae.

As it doesn’t eat every algae type, in case of a specific algae plague, find out more precise information.

This species has the ability to change its colouring depending on the surroundings.

This species often has a fun and interesting personality.