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It's all about the oto!

Welcome to otocinclus.com, a website dedicated to the Otocinclus catfish. It contains articles on the care of Otocinclus, breeding tips, and anything else I can find about this awesome fish! It will also hold various articles on the general care of freshwater aquarium fish (aimed toward beginners).

This site is mainly for novice fishkeepers who want to learn more about otocinclus catfish, but it is also for those advanced fishkeepers who can't seem to keep these fish alive and need a few pointers. Not overly technical or scientific, I hope you enjoy this site and check back often as new things are added frequently.

Comments, suggestions, information? Mail me: paul_apgar AT hotmail.com

News and Updates

  • Jan 20th, 2005- Updated more information on Oto FAQ page, new pics for Algae Article
  • Oct 30th, 2004- Updated some information and links on the various pages
  • Oct 7th, 2004- Spawning report on fish message board READ HERE!
  • Jun 29th, 2004- Added an Oto FAQ page
  • May 5th, 2004- Updated almost every page, and added the long-awaited Algae Article!!!
  • May 1st, 2004- Updated Fish Links and gave mainpage a new look
  • Feb 8th, 2004- Updated Fish Links with a few more links
  • Jan 8th, 2004- Updated all the images on the website to have alternate text
  • Dec 28th, 2003- (FINALLY) Updated Anatomy page
  • Dec 7st, 2003- Updated Booklist page
  • Old News

    Otocinclus Articles

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  • Introduction to Otocinclus
  • The Happy Oto tank
  • Otocinclus Feeding
  • Otocinclus Anatomy
  • Otocinclus Behavior
  • Otocinclus Breeding
  • Buying and Acclimating New Otocinclus
  • Otocinclus FAQ

    Species

  • Otocinclus cocama (Zebra Otocinclus)

    Other Pages

  • General Fishkeeping Articles
  • My Tanks!
  • Fishkeeping Log
  • Fish Links
  • Book List

    Assorted Banners



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