As you ensure that the quality of water is not compromised, you should also not lose cognizance of the need to keep the water chemistry within the normal range. Help they aren't eating!!!!! Active Member.
Otos will starve in a fully algaefied aquarium. I just got 3 platy a few hours ago and they aren't eating! I cut a hole in the lid big enough for the otos, but so big that my other fish could get to it.
sometimes i see my cory eating alongside the otos at night. Get them if you like them, but they won't solve your algae problems. Are they showing any signs of illness? Their stomachs are slightly concave ☹️. I have never had otos go after cucumbers even though that's what Google searches always come back with. JavaScript is disabled. Thanks, I'll do that! There are around 19 different species in this … Otocinclus Catfish – Habitat, Care, Feeding, Tank Size, Breeding read more »
I guess I should probably look into getting another filter with a stronger current, or maybe a bubbler thing. Aquarium Photo Contests. They are so fun to watch! Freshwater Aquarium Fish Forum. An Otocinclus Catfish is an amazing little scavenger for freshwater aquariums. you read and agreed to the, Tips for keeping Otocinclus catfish (otos). Fish Lore's aquarium forum - aquarium hobbyists helping hobbyists since 2005!
It was kind of hard to capture it, but in real life the stomach is noticeably smaller. Water parameters . They won't breed in captivity, so they are all wild caught. I got a su... My Chinese algae eater doesn't like algae wafers. JavaScript is disabled. Otocinclus catfish are also known as oto cats, though some species have their own names. your welcome I thought u lived close to a pet store but u don't so sorry u can may be get some from a breeder on here, cool as am I I have fish and a bird been keeping fish for 17 years. Lol some of my ottos also eat zucchini, but most prefer the algae on my plants and glass. Concave is much different than flat. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The algae wafers are a waste of money and just pollute your tank (as far as otos go, but other fish love them). The otos basically get trained to find food in the bowl. Home . What size is your tank I would keep about 6. Again, like Thunder_o_b said ottos are extremely hard to keep alive.
I’m not really sure why it’s a problem, lol. Online statistics. They like a strong current, and are incredibly sensitive to water conditions, so immaculate and pristine water parameters are vital. Guppies, endler livebearers, siamese algae eater, buenos aires. Once captured, they aren't really fed much and they are in overcrowded conditions with very poor water parameters. Or maybe I worry too much. Members online 217 Guests online 3,252 Total visitors 3,469. So I have a 29 gallon tank with 2 bolivian rams, a pair of guppies, and 4 tiger barbs. I’ve asked on 5 different sites/forums and haven’t received a straight answer yet. if I was you I would get the common bristle nose, keep trying the algae wafers. I wouldn't want to fog up the water, but I read that otos like their food a little mushy. You could try some smaller species of, Otos are picky when it’s come for food try zucchinI they usually like it.
Otos won't go near them. These are the ones that will be the strongest and most likely to survive. Why not figure out what's causing your algae and fixing that, rather than adding fish as a bandaid? The tank’s lighting system can be moderate or normal – otocinclus are pretty active during the day. hI redshark 1 how do u keep your tank squeeky clean. . What should I do?
I would say less. Messages 392 Reaction score 3 Location Fl Experience 2 years Mine never ate.do you have … Tried zucchini last night, they didn't seem interested in that either. They'll eventually come around. My otos like to chill in my bushy plants during the day so dont be disheartened that they dont do much. Then again, I'm not used to keeping otos so I don't know if they should have that pink coloration.
but remember to turn off the light again because that might stimulate the other fish to wake up and go for it. After a couple hours, you could turn on the light and see them flocking to the wafer. johnbetta, sorry, we have no pet stores around here so I unfortunately cannot travel back and forth swapping and switching fish.
I kept it on its side to keep the peas from floating out. My otos aren't eating algae wafers?