Discus got harassed by Oto

[juggler]

Why do some Otos like to suck on the body of Discus? Is it because the discus not healthy?
The Otos in a separate tank with Discus do not have such behaviour.

[budak]

heheheh.

Some regulars at Gans are known to acquire a fetish for licking discus as well, since there's no other food there. Must be the rich slime on their bodies.

Probably a quirk. if the discus really doesn't like being sucked, guess you have to ditch the otto.

Or maybe they are aggressive Otto von Bismarck species.

[bentan]

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[DEA]

remove the otos
the constant sucking can remove too much body slime causing all sorts of disorders

[hoppinghippo]

I think he otto doesn't really "suck" but rasps away at the surface, so I think the discus when it's protective slime layer is worn away will eventually have damaged scales. I had goldfish which had been attacked by pleco and eventually a worn out skin can be seen. removed the pleco and the scales eventually recovered.

[DEA]

clear the damn otos out
one of mine started harassing my heckels
you can see how irritated the heckel is, and the damage can be seen on the skin

[setiardi]

Same experience, had to rmv them.Also include are the SAE and once had a pleco doing the same.

[David]

hi everyone

while it is good to have a joke or two in the forum......please be mindful of the suggestion is directing to....we do have ladies and kids reading this forum.