🐟 Zebra Otocinclus (Otocinclus cocama)
🐟 Zebra Otocinclus (Otocinclus cocama)
Freshwater Catfish • Algae Grazer • Peaceful Community Fish • Striking Patterned Nano Oto
📋 The Zebra Otocinclus (Otocinclus cocama) is a rare and highly sought-after algae-grazing catfish featuring bold zebra pattern markings, making it one of the most distinctive Otocinclus species.
This stunning nano fish thrives in clean water, stable conditions, and mature planted aquariums with abundant soft algae and biofilm.
Their gentle nature and active shoaling behaviour make them excellent for peaceful community setups, while their completely plant-safe grazing keeps aquascapes healthy.
Because they are a rare species with unique striping and reliable algae-eating efficiency, they are highly prized in premium aquascapes.
💡 Highlights
✨ Beautiful Zebra Pattern: Iconic black-and-white barring
🌿 Plant-Safe: Ideal for planted aquariums
⚪ Community Friendly: Extremely peaceful
📏 Rare Species: Premium nano algae grazer
💧 Clean Water Lover: Requires stable, mature environments
🧾 A Quick Look at the Zebra Otocinclus
📛 Common Name: Zebra Otocinclus
🔬 Scientific Name: Otocinclus cocama
👨👩👧 Family: Loricariidae
🌍 Origin: Upper Ucayali Basin, Peru
📏 Max Size: 4–5 cm (≈ 1.6–2″)
💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.4
🌡️ Temperature Range: 22–26 °C (≈ 72–79 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Moderate
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🏠 Min Tank Size: 40 L (≈ 10 gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Bottom–Midwater
🧬 Captive Bred: ❌ No
🌿 Wild Caught: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: 3–5 years
🍽️ Diet: Algae and biofilm grazer
🐣 Reproduction: Egg scatterer (rare in captivity)

















