Family: Cyprinidae
Cotio — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 11.2–16.5 cm; keep at 22–25 °C.
Osteobrama cotio of the family Cyprinidae is an aquarium-kept Cyprinidae. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins and omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 11.2–16.5 cm and prefers 22–25 °C water. Other Osteobrama species in our database include Osteobrama belangeri, Osteobrama peninsularis, Osteobrama vigorsii.
A moderate-level species: mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Set the heater to 22–25 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Adults reach 11.2–16.5 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 327 litres.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Keep away from Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Found in clear streams and rivers over gravel; expect moderate, well-oxygenated current and appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.