Otos for a ten gallon

WinterWind

WinterWind

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Feb 11, 2005
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Which oto would be the best for my ten gallon aquarium?

I looked at the species profile at aquariacentral and found three that grows only up to 2 inches, which would be a good size for my aquarium.

Of the three species listed here (dwarf, marbled, and red fin), which would be best?

Are otos good algae cleaning fishes? Which of the otos would be the best algae cleaner?
 
From what I have read, Oto's are considered top among algae eaters. I am planning to put a couple in my 10g soon.
 
I don't think any fish do a really good job at cleaning algae.

I've had ottos and COEs, and neither do as much as a big snail.

Hand scrubbing, plants, and avoiding sunlight are the only sure-fire ways to keep algae down that I know of.
 
more than one type of oto??

I didn't know that there was more than one type of oto. The only kind that I've ever seen is the tiny brown one with the stripe down each side. Maybe I just need to get out more...
 
I have read about only these kinds:
1..Otocinclus affinis Dwarf/Golden otocinclus
2..Otocinclus vittatus Otocinclus
 
I have 3 otos in a 10g (not sure which but they are olive green with a dark stripe).
All three constantly graze on algae, but usually ignore the algae wafers I give them, and the wafers are eaten by my tetras.
They do eat cucumbers, but it looks like algae is definitely their favorite food. And they did a great job cleaning the tank which was pretty green before they were added.
 
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