I had very similar problem. I keep group of 10 C. Habrosus and 7 O.Macrospilus with 4 heterocharax sp. Corys started to hide all day under bogwood. I put some black sand in, but it didn't help. Now I'm starving them. They have had to forgot how it's to be hungry and now by reminding them I motivated ...

I know someone who has Orange otocincluses. He mentioned that the main hazard is ph dropping too low. Keeping gh and dh low might cause ph changing rapidly, but keeping that under control lets him keep those little fellas happy. I was thinking about buying those, but I don't think I'm experienced ...

I'm really surprised,that cocama is so rare in US. Maybe because of German's high interest in aquatics cocamas are quite easily available in Europe. Good luck in your search! And I would like to repeat Anton's question. I've got two female baloon shaped macrospiluses,but no spawning yet. Do you ...

I'm really sorry. Live can be cruel. If you lived closer It wouldn't be a problem to find cocama for you.. But I still belive in your final succes. Your knowledge and attitude are great, and that's the guarantee of acheving any goal.. Good luck!

Am I the only person waiting for more posts from James? Are you OK our friend? What happened that you suddenly stopped sharing with us your achievements and thoughts? I hope you're doing well. All the best!!

Thank you James, thank you Vlacek! I'm thinking about setting up a little diatoms farm. I know diatoms require Silica for growth. I also know that James uses filtering sand to promote diatoms growth. Great idea! I'm thinking about seeting up designated tank rich of silica and fertilized regularly. I ...

Welcome to everyone! James you are amazing - it's not only what you've achieved breeding Otocinclusses, but also sharing that with us - thank you, thank you, thank you! I follow each and every your posts - sometimes making notes ;) I'm keeping 12 Otoses myself but without any success yet. Friend of ...