Strange otto, help please

JoshP · 07-04-2008, 09:17 PM

Ive searched a lot and read on otocinclus.com but this is strange. he likes to lay on the dw or sit on the plants, but I never see him sucked on to anything. My old oto was always sucked on the glass and what not. Im sure hes eating, becuase he is pooping. Sometime i see him doing a jaws impression on dw and plants, shaking back and forth rapidly. Is this normal for these guys?

**Natty** · 07-04-2008, 10:53 PM

How long you had 'em?

(Btw is that a dwarf puffer on your icon? Getting some next Friday)

Usually, they're fairly active. Give it some time and see if he'll cheer up and liven up. If it continues, something is wrong.

**lauraleellbp** · 07-04-2008, 10:56 PM

IDK what you mean by "jaws impression"- is he scratching himself, like he might have parasites?

kittytango · 07-04-2008, 11:00 PM

How many do you have? They are much more active in schools.

**Natty** · 07-04-2008, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kittytango

How many do you have? They are much more active in schools.

Maybe he's just spending his 4th of July his own way

kittytango · 07-04-2008, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Natty

Maybe he's just spending his 4th of July his own way

I don't get it......

**Natty** · 07-04-2008, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kittytango

I don't get it......

Don't know what to say, if you don't get it.....you don't get it

**lescarpentier** · 07-04-2008, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kittytango

I don't get it......

He always cracks those kind of jokes on people who have dragons in their signature.

JoshP · 07-05-2008, 12:22 AM

I have had him for about a week now, and only 1. He is fairly active, just doesnt suck on to anything.

**lescarpentier** · 07-05-2008, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JoshP

I have had him for about a week now, and only 1. He is fairly active, just doesnt suck on to anything.

Did you check for injuries on his mouth?

Choco · 07-05-2008, 05:54 PM

If they have a big round stomach, maybe they are full?

My oto would often rest on a piece of algae wafer (or plant) for a long time, but not sucking on it.
To me, it looked like they were too full, and needed rest.

But then I often see them sucking on the glass and plant too..

**Natty** · 07-05-2008, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JoshP

I have had him for about a week now, and only 1. He is fairly active, just doesnt suck on to anything.

Try dropping some algae wafers or something into the tank and see if he reacts.

If you can, try moving him out of the tank into a seperate container that's around 70-75F and monitor him for a few days and see if his behavior changes while in there.

robbob2112 · 07-06-2008, 12:22 AM

Ottos tend to be pretty skitish when kept in groups of less than 3....

**Tex Gal** · 07-06-2008, 12:32 AM

You need to get at least 2 more. Think "herd" animal.....

07-04-2008, 09:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
JoshP Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 81	Strange otto, help please Ive searched a lot and read on otocinclus.com but this is strange. he likes to lay on the dw or sit on the plants, but I never see him sucked on to anything. My old oto was always sucked on the glass and what not. Im sure hes eating, becuase he is pooping. Sometime i see him doing a jaws impression on dw and plants, shaking back and forth rapidly. Is this normal for these guys?

07-04-2008, 10:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Natty Welcome To God's Ant Farm (View User Tanks) PTrader: (37) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oakland, California Posts: 2,550	How long you had 'em? (Btw is that a dwarf puffer on your icon? Getting some next Friday) Usually, they're fairly active. Give it some time and see if he'll cheer up and liven up. If it continues, something is wrong. __________________ *Mailman Stalker Pimp #1* ~3 x 10 Gallon Shrimp and Crayfish Tank ~My First 38 Gallon Planted Tank Natty's Shrimp/Crayfish Paradise

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lauraleellbp Fresh Fish Freak (View User Tanks) PTrader: (37) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 8,798	IDK what you mean by "jaws impression"- is he scratching himself, like he might have parasites? __________________ Laura Lee; 29gal, 46gal,and 90gal FW planted in progress- see my journal at http://forums.tfhmagazine.com/viewto...p?f=82&t=23207

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kittytango Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stanton, California Posts: 445	How many do you have? They are much more active in schools.

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JoshP Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 81	I have had him for about a week now, and only 1. He is fairly active, just doesnt suck on to anything.

07-05-2008, 05:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
Choco Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 192	If they have a big round stomach, maybe they are full? My oto would often rest on a piece of algae wafer (or plant) for a long time, but not sucking on it. To me, it looked like they were too full, and needed rest. But then I often see them sucking on the glass and plant too..

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