Otocinclus cocama

[Tyler]

I'm in desperate search of the species in the title. The tank I have is just for them. I have another big shipment of plants coming in tomorrow and it's been cycling for almost two weeks already. If anybody has these or can point me in the right direction I would be very appreciative. (Hope this kind of post if allowed) 

[AdamTill]

They’re hard to find because they’re only exported (from Columbia I think) during the high water season. That tends to be soonish, I think. But it’s why everyone has them sometimes and they’re rare as hen’s teeth the rest of the year. Never seen a report of captive spawning, though many have tried.

I saw them on the Aquarium Coop list recently that was posted here on the forums.

[Tyler]

5 minutes ago, AdamTill said:

They’re hard to find because they’re only exported (from Columbia I think) during the high water season. That tends to be soonish, I think. But it’s why everyone has them sometimes and they’re rare as hen’s teeth the rest of the year. Never seen a report of captive spawning, though many have tried.

I saw them on the Aquarium Coop list recently that was posted here on the forums.

Their a peruvian fish from what I've read. Only a few specific tributaries from the Amazon. 

[AdamTill]

Sorry, yes, that’s it

[MAC]

I know a place that has them, don't know how many they have. Sent you dm with info. 

[AdamTill]

Good luck with your search! I’ve had them before and they’re fun fish. Since I was able to breed o.vittatus these are back on the list of breeding projects for “someday” too.