Otto And Algae

[Herpetology!]

So we have an small little otto and a rubbernose pleco as algae eaters (we also have driftwood for the pleco).

They eat all the red algae but the green algae is left totally alone. Is there something that I can do to take care of this green algae?

Also, the otto in the last 24 hours has alot of red around the gills and is very lazy. I know this is usually a symptom of illness. What can I do to help him?

 

[Herpetology!]

The otto is getting lazier, just clinging to plants with its pelvic fins. The reddness is getting more intense and is spreading throughout the pharynx. What can I do? Is it bad?

 

[Egmel]

The otto is getting lazier, just clinging to plants with its pelvic fins. The reddness is getting more intense and is spreading throughout the pharynx. What can I do? Is it bad?

Try posting this in the emergency section, they are much better at diagnosing things like this.

Good Luck

 

[BigIan]

my ottos have red around the gills ever since i got them i thought it was just where the underside was paler the high blood flow was just shining through...
how long has the otto been in the tank?

ottos also like to be kept in groups