Otocinclus or oto cats

[MrKichanPark]

hey guys can u tell me all the foods that otocinclus eats? please help. THANKS!

 

[leek86]

Algae, algae wafers, blanched veg like zuchini (courgette)

 

[LyndaB]

It's important to note that many otos will not eat supplemental foods, but will only consume natural algae. These otos will actually die of starvation even though you are feeding them.

You should only put otos into a well established tank that does have natural algae.

Mine will also eat spirulina flakes and algae wafers, but they won't touch veggies.

 

[MrKichanPark]

i saw people feeding cucumbers and carrots. whats that about?

 

[leek86]

I would assume they were blanched veg, as lyndab said hers didnt take blanched veg but some will.

 

[MrKichanPark]

can i microwave the carrot and give it to them?

 

[leek86]

Blanching is par-boiling, so you could put the veg in a bowl/cup with a lil water and microwave for like 15 seconds on high, if i remember correctly.

This video shows it, but doesnt mention water
How To: Blanch Veggies - YouTube

Where as in the description on this one it says " microwave in water for 4 minutes and your good to go!"
Veggie time! - YouTube