What Tank Size Is Ideal For Ottos?

[nukeonekitty]

I have a 20 gallon tank and was curious if an otto would be fine in here? It has a big and small piece of drift wood with some plants on the wood. I plan to make it heavier planted. Thanks in advance.

 

[ebrcknrdg]

I have a 20 gallon tank and was curious if an otto would be fine in here? It has a big and small piece of drift wood with some plants on the wood. I plan to make it heavier planted. Thanks in advance.

I wouldnt keep an otto by itself. I have two and ive been advised to get a couple more. I think they would be ok in that sized tank but dont take my word for it. What other fish do you have?

 

[stang1]

You could have a group of 5 in that size tank, just make sure the tank is mature as they are quite sensitive.

 

[nukeonekitty]

BN pleco, 2 Bolivian rams and 5 dwarf rainbows.Tank has been running for a year now so they should do fine.

 

[-germ-]

Yeah tank size'd be fine.
Make sure you have a good algae build up as otos can be unwilling to take prepared foods.
You should keep a minimum of 4, the more the better really.
Make sure you purchase them from a reputable LFS that you know has quarantined them well, they have a tendency to die not long after introduction and there are all sorts of interesting rumours surrounding this; Use of chemicals to sedate by breeders that result in stomach injuries and death.

 

[nukeonekitty]

Hmm interesting, I will keep it in mind.

 

[Bozza]

I've also been wanting to know abit about otos. Ive got 2 heavily planted tanks and want to get some. Are they hard to find for other people in other countries? Cause over here in Aus, they are quite rare to find.

 

[nukeonekitty]

ebrcknrdg, I looked at your avatar and with all due respect I must say you are quite the beauty.

 

[nukeonekitty]

Will I want to keep the pleco in this tank or will the otos do all its work?

 

[Bozza]

Plecos arnt suppose to be fed just on what they can eat of the ground. I hope your feeding it sinking pellets. Otos can live off algae but plecos can't.

 

[nukeonekitty]

Went to my local otos and they only have 2 at my LFS, but good news, they are ordering some for me!

 

[SuperColey1]

Otos should be kept in groups but will need feeding pellets or veg too, because they can quite quickly eat all the algae and then starve.

Andy