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	Zebra Otos
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001	Zebra Otos are not yet formally described as a different species, however they are thought to be one. -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
Calilasseia Ultimate Fish Guru Panda Funster Posts: 5496 Kudos: 2828 Votes: 731 Registered: 10-Feb-2003	Just seen that pic of the Zebra Otocinclus. Me want. Me WANT!!!!!! That is a STUPENDOUS fish ... Last edited by Calilasseia at 01-Nov-2004 09:39 Panda Catfish fan and keeper/breeder since Christmas 2002
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	Which fish am I going to bring in to get the otos though... Probably two SAEs, so I'll just have one (they are always fighting and getting kind of lazy anyway), my striped raphael if I could find it (haven't seen it in several months), and my stupid orange-finned loach if I could catch him without completely tearing up my tank. I might bring in my pearl gouramis too, but that would be kind of hard because I've had them for almost two years now and I'm a little bit attached to them. Last edited by Cory Addict at 20-Oct-2004 00:53 I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
BlueAmbist Big Fish Posts: 338 Kudos: 94 Votes: 0 Registered: 24-Apr-2003	I have zebra ottos, a very nice fish and for $4 pick up alot and do what some others suggested, SELL ONLINE. Basically I treat the same as other ottos, acclimate them slowly, I perfer the drip method for them. Also I am leaning towards a different species of otocinclus personally. Time will tell.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
Rob1619 Fish Addict Posts: 763 Kudos: 619 Votes: 626 Registered: 01-Sep-2004	Hi..thats a very good price..i can get them here for 6us$ and the Zebra plecos for 55us$.If i was you i was going to buy them for sure..really nice looking fish I know human beings and fish can co-exist peacefully.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
girlunderrainbow Big Fish Posts: 323 Kudos: 230 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Aug-2003	Lucky you..If I ever do see them..I'd surely make room..somehow..
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	The zebra ottos are very much the same fish as regular ottos, the only real difference is the pattern/coloring. Good luck on finding them, I've never seen them for sale, you'd be lucky to procure them. 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 12:07
devon7 Big Fish Posts: 475 Kudos: 356 Votes: 4 Registered: 31-Aug-2004	woah those are cool! are they physically the same as regular otos besides the coloring? I am going to get 3 otos soon for what is going to be a tank for a pair of rams soon... maybe I will hold out a little longer and look for some of those guys!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	I'm going to get them soon. They were just on the store's availability list, and we have not ordered any yet. I think I will get like four or five, and it's going to take a week or two for them arrive. I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
AW0L Enthusiast Posts: 181 Votes: 0 Registered: 20-Jan-2004	i would have gotten 4 by now
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	That's a .....well I'll use board friendly language....rather nice otto! Havent' seen them in the stores around here yet . ^_^ *Proud member of the Committee for Sig Line Restoration*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	Simple question: Is $4 each a good deal for them? If so, then I'll get a few. Oh... Are they about the same hardiness of regular otos? I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
Joe Potato Fish Addict Kind of a Big Deal Posts: 869 Votes: 309 Registered: 09-Jan-2001	Are these a different species or just a color morph? Joe Potato
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	This is what they look like. [/font] I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
sly Big Fish Posts: 377 Kudos: 251 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Jun-2004	Any pics of the Zebra Otos? I"m curious to see what they look like. I have the "ordinary" type.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
cols Hobbyist Posts: 129 Kudos: 91 Votes: 1 Registered: 03-May-2004	ive never ever seen them in the uk would certainly get some if i did!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
Calilasseia Ultimate Fish Guru Panda Funster Posts: 5496 Kudos: 2828 Votes: 731 Registered: 10-Feb-2003	Judging by the prices I've seen them change hands at, you could buy the lot, then sell some of the surplus ones in the Classifieds here on the board for $8 and make a killing! Here in the UK they're £30 each - approx $55 US (eek) ... Panda Catfish fan and keeper/breeder since Christmas 2002
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
girlunderrainbow Big Fish Posts: 323 Kudos: 230 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Aug-2003	I 2nd buying them ALL.. i would if I came across the chance...I've yet to see them offered though
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001	BUY THEM ALL. I have seen Zebra Otos sold at prices between $11 and $30. -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	$4 is a good deal, considering that they're much harder to find than regular ottos. I wouldn't hesitate to buy some if I had an opportunity like that. I'm pretty sure they're about as delicate as the normal kind of ottos, so you'll have to be really gentle. Otherwise, you may not be able to find them again. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
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