The Oto Journal
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Haha, when I had to transfer my otos, I had to herd them one by one into a cup - for such dinky lil' fish, they sure are smart and fast enough to elude capture.
Any pics of the transfer tank? And any more eggs from mama?
Any pics of the transfer tank? And any more eggs from mama?
It's been a niftly little challange so far. As the numbers dwindle, I'm sure it will get even tougher. I have a plan though. I've noticed that once the zucchini gets to just the way they like, they are almost frozen to it. I've moved a couple of the slices with babies on them and only a couple have swam away. I'm thinking I may be able to gently slide one into the trap.....Yeah....Right! ;o)
Haven't snapped any new pics of the holding tank other than what I posted the other day. As for mama, she has plumped up again and her and papa have started hanging out together again. I'm anticipating a spawn once some of the kids leave home so the mood will be just right. ;o)
Haven't snapped any new pics of the holding tank other than what I posted the other day. As for mama, she has plumped up again and her and papa have started hanging out together again. I'm anticipating a spawn once some of the kids leave home so the mood will be just right. ;o)
11/06: Trap #3 set in place. Based on the suggestion of another person, I made a slight modification to it. I used the top piece from another bottle (I threw the other one away) and inverted to create a funnel. (Same as a snail trap) Not sure how well this is going to work on the fishies, but I was game.
Here's a pic of it. That yellow blur in the middle is a yellow shrimp. My first catch.
Here's a pic of it. That yellow blur in the middle is a yellow shrimp. My first catch.
that trap is a great idea, next time I move mine (if ever) I'll have try something like it. They seem to love the 20 gallon, though.
You know- if you were a zookeeper and had as much success breeding a notoriously difficult animal whose habitat was being destroyed- you'd gain a measure of fame and respect, lol. Seriously, from an ecological and husbandry point of view... it's almost unprecedented.
Okay, we need more tank-bred otos... put on that mood music and dim the lights!
You know- if you were a zookeeper and had as much success breeding a notoriously difficult animal whose habitat was being destroyed- you'd gain a measure of fame and respect, lol. Seriously, from an ecological and husbandry point of view... it's almost unprecedented.
Okay, we need more tank-bred otos... put on that mood music and dim the lights!
Trap #4 yielded (7). Wow. Wasn't expecting that. That puts (23) in the holding tank. I do believe that my (30) calculation was a bit off as there are still quite a few remaining in the main tank.
Replaced the old the zucchini with new. Will be doing another water change tomorrow. Plan is to adjust the crypt jungle so I can do some gravel vac'ing in there to get the yuckies out.
Replaced the old the zucchini with new. Will be doing another water change tomorrow. Plan is to adjust the crypt jungle so I can do some gravel vac'ing in there to get the yuckies out.
