Where to find Otocinclus vestitus?

[Gudgie]

Does anyone know of a reliable place to source Otocinclus vestitus from? And if not, does anyone know a good way to visually ID them apart from other oto species? I've heard they're notoriously difficult to ID, but hoping there's a key I haven't found yet. I'd like to find vestitus since they're supposed to be able to handle warmer temps (82-84F) compared to the other species.

I know many LFS and big box stores just sell "otos" with no real regard to species - I'm willing to peruse those, but I'm hoping I could tell if they're vestitus vs vittatus/other due to the temp concern.

Thanks!

 

[Fishfur]

Does anyone know of a reliable place to source Otocinclus vestitus from? And if not, does anyone know a good way to visually ID them apart from other oto species? I've heard they're notoriously difficult to ID, but hoping there's a key I haven't found yet. I'd like to find vestitus since they're supposed to be able to handle warmer temps (82-84F) compared to the other species.

I know many LFS and big box stores just sell "otos" with no real regard to species - I'm willing to peruse those, but I'm hoping I could tell if they're vestitus vs vittatus/other due to the temp concern.

Thanks!

There is a little bit of specific identification information on Seriouslyfish.com at the page below and may be more on other pages there for other Oto species.

Otocinclus macrospilus – Oto — Seriously Fish

 

[TClare]

I have otos (common) in one of my tanks that I keep at 82-84F and they seem to be doing fine. I have had them over three years but used to keep the tank at about 79F before I got the altums earlier this year. I haven't noticed anything different about their behaviour since raising the temperature.