Oto's with my Gracilis?

Brian Bivens

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• Jun 17, 2008

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I just recently asked about cories with Africans, and I know the answer is no.

I was wondering about the relatively peaceful neolamprologus gracilis, and four or five otos in the tank with them.

 

jm1212

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• Jun 17, 2008

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they may be more peacful, but a breeding pair won't treat the otos well.

 

Coler

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• Jun 17, 2008

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I have never had either Brian but I've been surprised at what africans will put up with. The question is how much interaction there would be between them so I suppose tank size comes into it.

Are the otos not a bit fussy about water requirements ?

I'd be interested as to how you got on.

 

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toddnbecka

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• Jun 17, 2008

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One word, NO. The oto's aren't suited to the water conditions the gracilis prefer, and after a few spawns any other fish will be toast.