Otocinclus cocama

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Zebra Otocinclus
Zebra Otocinclus
Species	Otocinclus cocama
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L)
Size	1.969 in 4-5 cm (1.6-2")
pH	6.0 - 7.5
Temp.	293.706 K 20.556 °C 528.67 °R 297.039 K 23.889 °C 534.67 °R69 -75 °F (20.6-23.9°C)
Water Hardness	8-12
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Herbivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	3-6 years

[edit] Alternative names

Zebra Otocinclus

[edit] Sexing

Difficult to sex, mature females are slightly more plump in the belly than males.

[edit] Tank compatibility

A peaceful little catfish, likes company of its own kind, keep in groups of 3 or more. Do not keep with aggressive or predatory fish.

[edit] Diet

Will mostly graze on algae around the tank. Supplement with algae wafers and blanched vegetables.

[edit] Feeding regime

Supplement when needed.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Will do best in a planted tank with large leafed plants and flat rock surfaces such as slate, needs algae present to thrive. These fish are sensitive to water quality problems, mature stable tanks are best. Does not appreciate very bright lights, will be active after dark.

[edit] Behaviour

Entirely peaceful social fish, will keep themselves to themselves as long as they are in reasonable group sizes. Kept alone they will be very shy and reclusive.

[edit] Identification

Same body shape as other Otocinclus, differs in colour with striking black and white blotches/bands.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Planet Catfish
• Practical Fishkeeping
• Aqua Fish
• The Planted Tank