otocinclus catfish behavior

[larochem595]

Hello,

Do otocinclus catfish typically rest with their dorsal fin resting flat against their body?

Otherwise, they look healthy, have gained a little weight since I got them and are active at night.

Just wondering if this is typical...

Thanks,
Michelle

 

[cgthebeast]

Yup, mine do it all the time. As long as they as full bellies and their color is intense. You should be fine, though still keep a close eye on them.

 

[TheresaM]

I have them in 3 tanks and that's pretty typical:

 

[Gillie]

They are just relaxed. It's perfectly normal behavior.

 

[larochem595]

Hi, thanks for the replies!
Yes, their bellies are quite full... they've been eating good.
I am happy to report that my otos have bred! Apparently they have been quite satisfied. I found two tiny fry in there yesterday morning.
I guess they are happy.

Thanks for the help,
Michelle

 

[fishliker]

What have they been eating? I have a few, but can't tell what they eat. Well I know they eat broccoli and zuchinni.


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[Gillie]

Hi, thanks for the replies!
Yes, their bellies are quite full... they've been eating good.
I am happy to report that my otos have bred! Apparently they have been quite satisfied. I found two tiny fry in there yesterday morning.
I guess they are happy.

Thanks for the help,
Michelle

That's awesome, not too many people can say that they had oto fry.

 

[larochem595]

Thanks!
Mine like the algae tabs I give them. I feed Marineland xl algae tabs. I find them clinging to them at night. I also throw in a couple bottom feeder pellets, which seem to disappear. They have huge stomachs.
Take care,
Michelle

 

[Cold Canadian]

Are you sure they are Otto fry? What other fish do you have in the tank?


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[larochem595]

I am positive...the only other fish I have are mountain cloud minnows. And, these babies were were clinging to the glass like adults.
So, yes, I had some oto fry!
I haven't seen them since Saturday morning though, hope they didn't get eaten...

Michelle