Isabella

Hey Everyone

Here are some pictures of my Otos. Bought them just 2 days ago, and they're in my Q tank for now. I really hope they make it (since they're reputed to be such sensitive fish). Keep your fingers crossed for me!

COBettaCouple

they're beautiful! great coloring on those cute little otos!

Tom

They look great. They look exactly like mine too. They have those cute little eyes.
Tom

Butterfly

Such cute little fat bellies
Carol

Isabella

Carol, you think they've fat bellies? I thought they were skinny, lol , so I packed the tank with food ... Anyway, I am glad they're not skinny in your opinion, as I've never seen Otos in real life before, so I wouldn't know if they're skinny or not. So far so good - they're still alive and very active (in fact, they seem crazy!).

neverendingninja

If they're eating, they should be just fine. Usually, thats where people seem to make a mistake. If a new oto doesn't eat within the first 24 hours, they probably won't make it too long.

Anyhow, good luck. I'm sure you're taking good care of them.

Isabella

Yes, they are eating Or at least it appears like they are! I am doing everything to make sure they eat A LOT (I am way overfeeding them because of my fear they'll die of starvation + performing daily water changes to be removing the uneaten food). By the way, how much and how often should I feed them?

Peterpiper

They look fantastic! Dont know much about Otos. I think if their eating that must be good.

armadillo

I never target feed them. I leave them to browse on the algae, the veggies and if they're still hungry, there's still the live plants (but I know you like your live plants, so perhaps best to not let it get there).

So I don't really know how often they eat.

Allie

Sooo cute!! I have to get one or 2 of them to put in with my betta.

neverendingninja

I used to keep veggies in my tank pretty constantly, but they didn't seem to eat on it much, so I left them to their own devices and they're quite happy.

Just make sure there is always something in the tank for them to munch on.

COBettaCouple

i've read that they won't overeat and as long as they have a outward curve to their belly, they're not underfed.

Butterfly

Yes they have cute chubby tummys and if their eating the biggest battle is won. Once their in the main tank I would target feed them about every other to third day. This way they will keep the tank cleaned up.
Carol

Isabella

OK, great Thanks all!

armadillo

So what do they munch on now? Can you suggest something that my mollies won't get to first? I'd love to not have to refresh the stupid veggies every day.

COBettaCouple

anything that i'd feed the otos, i'd leave in the tank at most 12-24 hours.

Isabella

It appears my Otos like veggies better than commercial fish food for algae eaters (algae waffers, tablets, etc.). I mean, I see them munching on commercial food every now and then, but I'm more likely to find them eating zucchini for example, rather than algae waffers for example.

So, they're still alive and looking well. Their tummies are actually even bigger now! So I know for a solid fact they're eating, if not feasting! LOL

COBettaCouple

sounds great!