Otocinclus Breeding

[skybluecrystal]

Hi All, newbie Skybluecrystal here,

I love the site, and wanted to tell you all about our 2 x Dwarf Otocinclus. My husband & I are new to keeping tropical fish, so bought a 45 litre "Orb" in May 2006 to start. We stocked it with 3 leafy plants and put 5 Neon Tetras, 2 Male & 5 Female Guppies, and 2 x Dwarf Otos in it.

We were delighted when we spotted 3 or 4 Guppy fry, and they have all matured. Then, in early July we noticed 3 tiny Otos. These I am pleased to say are still with us and are now about 3/4 inch long. Our local friendly Fish Supplier said he'd never heard of Otos breeding in captivity. Imagine our surprise when 3 days ago we spotted 3 more tiny baby Otos.

Regards to all

[gummynut]

hi skybluecrystal, care to post a pic of your 'newborns' oto? i am sure that you are proud foster parents.

[skybluecrystal]

Hi Gummynut,
Yes, we have some of the first lot, so I'll post them, and I'll get the Hubby to take some of the new ones when they show themselves.

Skybluecrystal

[michael lai]

Hi Skybluecrystal,
Welcome to Aquatic Quotient and greetings from Singapore. Always a joy to behold and share when a new life is born. Congratulations, it's not everyday Otos spawn in your tank and thanks for sharing. Enjoy your stay.




Cheers.

[skybluecrystal]

Hi All,

Thank you for your interest, we are proud foster parents. I have attached 4 pictures of our Oto babies.

Picture 1 shows one of the first batch of baby Otos taken about 3 weeks ago.
Picture 2 gives an idea of the size of the small pebbles in the Orb.
Picture 3 shows one of the latest baby Otos taken today.
Picture 3 shows a different one of the latest baby Otos, also taken today.

Regards to all,
Skybluecrystal & Hubby