Please help identify otocinclus species

fmueller · Post by **fmueller** » 20 Apr 2004, 00:55

I recently got 6 of these little guys at my LFS, and they are the focal point of my 29G tank, but unfortunately I still don't know exactly what they are. Still working on my camera setup, and couldn't use a flash yet, but I hope the photos will be sufficient for an ID.

ACE1 · Post by **ACE1** » 20 Apr 2004, 18:55

otocinclus vittatus

olway · Post by **olway** » 20 Apr 2004, 20:57

considering you have figured out your camera yet those are great closeups!

fmueller · Post by **fmueller** » 21 Apr 2004, 03:15

Many thanks for the responses. So the verdict on vittatus is unanimous?

Regarding the camera, I had it since the mid 80's, so I guess I should have it pretty much figured out by now

Just missing a cable to take the flash off camera, which I believe is crucial for good aquarium shots.

Post by **Rusty** » 21 Apr 2004, 04:33

There is no way to be sure of the species without cutting it open

The caudal spot is helpful in IDing, but I don't have the paper that explains which markings correspond to which species on hand at the moment. The husbandry requirements for all the brown otos with tail spot are identical though, so determining the species is just academic.

Rusty

fmueller · Post by **fmueller** » 22 Apr 2004, 02:05

Well, if one thing's for sure, my otos are not going to be cut open. Guess I'll call them vittatus, and if they don't like it, it's up to them to correct me