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	WHAT ARE OTTOS????
BabyBlueEyes Hobbyist Posts: 105 Kudos: 110 Votes: 1 Registered: 10-Sep-2004	everywhere i look ppl are taling about ottos!! what the heck are ottoS????? LOL plz help me i want to know how they look like too it would be nice if someone posted a picture of one thanks!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	Otos are small, shoaling plecos. They are very efficient algae eaters, and grow to about 2" depending on the species. The name "oto" applies to two genera, Otocinclus and Parotocinclus. This is the most common species, O. affinis. [/font] I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
sumthin_fishy Enthusiast Posts: 237 Kudos: 314 Votes: 16 Registered: 13-Aug-2004	hi, ottos are a type of sucking catfish. i know how you feel, i too get confused sometimes with some of the names people use! here is a link if u want to see what they look like and know a bit about them! http://www.fishprofiles.com/profiles/fw/profile.asp?id=Otocinclus+affinis
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
BabyBlueEyes Hobbyist Posts: 105 Kudos: 110 Votes: 1 Registered: 10-Sep-2004	thanks so much guys! ive seen these fish before and bought some before but they died because i didnt know a lot about of fish tanks then LOL now i do and got every equipment i need and so far im doing great! only had 2 losses in 3 months!! lol and hopefully i wont loose another. i think they died of stress lol. anyways i need an algea eater so im going to head to the store tomorrow and buy 2 otos!! thanks again guys talk to ya laterz! CHOW mira
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
sumthin_fishy Enthusiast Posts: 237 Kudos: 314 Votes: 16 Registered: 13-Aug-2004	no probs mira! i know how easy it is to get carried away when your at your LFS and dont really research the fish before buying. i think we are all guilty of doing that! i have learnt the hard way with some fish (especially with plants!) that this is probably not the best way to go! i know my LFS is pretty crap with helping customers on how to care for, and what fish to chose so i usually go home and go online to find out more about the fish. so remember to do your research! an extra day without the fish will save you many hours of heartache and some money if you chose wrong!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	Otos can be sensitive, like the company of their own kind, and need an established supply of algae. I also give mine algae wafers and fresh veggies. [/font][/font] ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
BabyBlueEyes Hobbyist Posts: 105 Kudos: 110 Votes: 1 Registered: 10-Sep-2004	how many do i need to buy for them to be happy i know cories need at least 6 to be happy do i need to do the same with ottos? and what happends if i dont have a lot of algea would i have to buy algea wafers or feed them veggies?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	How many you should have depends on the size of the tank you're going to put them in. The more the better, but you should make sure they all get fed. Yes, if you don't have enough algae, you need to supplement their diet with algae wafers and vegetables. Veggies seem to be preferred, though. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04


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