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u can try pleco min, algae waffer for pleco. Boiled vege or even frozen blood worms
my new planted tank [2ft] is almost running out of algae
i hv put in another 2 otos recently [after the first 3 died] and all 2 survived and now i am running out of algae for them to feed.
What yummy food can i offer them as a reward and to keep them alive?
u can try pleco min, algae waffer for pleco. Boiled vege or even frozen blood worms
[quote:6330cae5ff="Simon"]u can try pleco min, algae waffer for pleco. Boiled vege or even frozen blood worms[/quote:6330cae5ff]
Bloodworms?? you mean these guys are not vegetarians?
I hv a packet of frozen bloodworms in the fridge, not knowing that they do eat worms.
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Bloodworms?? you mean these guys are not vegetarians?
I hv a packet of frozen bloodworms in the fridge, not knowing that they do eat worms.[/quote:fb78
yup, they take even meat :P FYI, Pleco does too
Sink some Nori (sushi seaweed). Maybe they'll like?
You can get algae tabs from LFS.
Cucumber?
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I would not feed them meat. I want them to remain herbivourous so when the tank has algae again, they'll eat the algae and not wait for meat. lol!
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[quote:2358d6567d="Aeon"]I would not feed them meat. I want them to remain herbivourous so when the tank has algae again, they'll eat the algae and not wait for meat. lol!
Otos are unlike SAE... the latter will stop eating algae once they have constant supplies of fish food... but not otos
Don't be afraid of my duck!
because meat is much more nutritious and easier to digest compared to plant matter, many herbivorous animals (otos, SAEs, deer, zebra, elephants) need to feed almost constantly to obtain sufficient calories. Carnivores, on the other hand, need only to feed occasionally – one deer may suffice for a tiger for a week.
But many herbivores will also grab the chance to get extra protein if this is available. Hippos are known to eat antelope and algae-eating surgeonfish will not refuse a free feeding of worms/shrimp. But this is rare in nature. In aquaria, fish just accept whatever is provided. But even if you feed your otos worms, they will still continue to graze at whatever brown algae is available. You can of course offer those algae/vege tabs, but i suspect your otos didn't die of stavation (unless they noticeably failed to feed and became emanciated). Healthy fish can easily survive for a week or more without food, and in fact feeding less lowers their metabolism and enhances their lifespan.
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You can of course offer those algae/vege tabs, but i suspect your otos didn't die of stavation (unless they noticeably failed to feed and became emanciated). Healthy fish can easily survive for a week or more without food, and in fact feeding less lowers their metabolism and enhances their lifespan.[/quote:6d7f8234d7]
no, no, the first 3 didnt die of starvation....most probably can't get used to the water condition. And amazingly, these latter 2 survived [could be due to blackwater extract i hv added? or the oto from NA is of better quality than those from Y618? these 2 from NA definitely look fatter and in better shape]
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You can of course offer those algae/vege tabs, but i suspect your otos didn't die of stavation (unless they noticeably failed to feed and became emanciated). Healthy fish can easily survive for a week or more without food, and in fact feeding less lowers their metabolism and enhances their lifespan.[/quote:da796048e2]
no, no, the first 3 didnt die of starvation....most probably can't get used to the water condition. And amazingly, these latter 2 survived [could be due to blackwater extract i hv added? or the oto from NA is of better quality than those from Y618? these 2 from NA definitely look fatter and in better shape][/quote:da796048e2]
victri has pm me to warn me that my post may offend some Y618 supporters.
would like to apologise if it did.
I didnt mean to say that things from Y618 are of inferior quality. In fact, I am a regular customer there. Or you may say a supporter.
I was just speculating [with question marks] about the possible cause and i did not mention that those from Y618 are of inferior quality, did I? I said those from NA seems to be in better shape.
I mean, it is a fact that different batches of supplies may differ in the quality from time to time. The next batch that NA got may not be as good as those at Y618.
The cardinals i got recently from Y618 are of very good quality, not to mention good price.
I think we should not be so sensitive regarding such. This forum is meant for knowledge sharing so that we are better informed about our hobby.
Well, better be safe and clarify.You never know who's lurking around reading our posts.
I sometimes throw in a few Hikari sinking pellets. They're leftovers from when I kept goldfish. My shrimps and Otos love them. They still actively search out and devour algae even though I feed them. I've yet to see them eat any bloodworms.
I think comparing livestock and product quality is deemed intelligent discussion and we consumers should be at most liberty to do so.
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Got a question...
When I feed my otos with Hikari sinking Algae wafer, my platies also nibble on it, and basically crowd round the bits of wafer. We know that Otos are quite "shy" and won't really "fight" with other fish. These platies seem to be forever hungry and greedy! I tried using boiled vegetables, but also kenna whack by the fish, even leafy vegetables and papaya!
How or what can I feed the otos such that they will get their share of food without competition (or is the competition good?).
[quote:04629a2373="stocker"]Got a question...
When I feed my otos with Hikari sinking Algae wafer, my platies also nibble on it, and basically crowd round the bits of wafer. We know that Otos are quite "shy" and won't really "fight" with other fish. These platies seem to be forever hungry and greedy! I tried using boiled vegetables, but also kenna whack by the fish, even leafy vegetables and papaya!
How or what can I feed the otos such that they will get their share of food without competition (or is the competition good?).
same problem leh...
i tried the other day with the wafer and all fishes came to it except the oto. Even the cardinals also rushed at it. Wanted to take out the one platy left from the cycling period but unable to catch it [cannot be too violent else destroy plants
[quote:eb139edcb5="stocker"]Got a question...
When I feed my otos with Hikari sinking Algae wafer, my platies also nibble on it, and basically crowd round the bits of wafer. We know that Otos are quite "shy" and won't really "fight" with other fish. These platies seem to be forever hungry and greedy! I tried using boiled vegetables, but also kenna whack by the fish, even leafy vegetables and papaya!
How or what can I feed the otos such that they will get their share of food without competition (or is the competition good?).
guess one solution is to generate more algae for them to feed
Generally when I buy oto, I look for small ones. It occurred to me that the life span of oto may be short.
Yup, oto has no problem eating algae, flake food, pellet food, even red worms.
I have a common feeding area in all my tanks, or one section of the sand bed for feeding which is clear of plants. Generally, the assorted fishes including eel, Gao3(Teochew-yet to id it.) fish, saes, tetras, pencil, shrimps etc. knows where to look for food.
By far, my otos die due to old age...averaging every few months.
[quote:1022a87608="KnightStriker"]I have a common feeding area in all my tanks, or one section of the sand bed for feeding which is clear of plants[/quote:1022a87608]
that is a good idea.
[quote:1022a87608="KnightStriker"]Generally when I buy oto, I look for small ones. It occurred to me that the life span of oto may be short.....By far, my otos die due to old age...averaging every few months.[/quote:1022a87608]
what is the typical life span...if it is only a few months, then gonna cost a bomb replenishing 3~4 times per year for long term
I just place Xiao Bai Chai in a plant pot and let it soak in the tank, my Otos and Whiptail catfishes go after it after about 3 days in the tank. I do feed them algae wafers and also worms.
Good Idea
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