what are ottos

[ntt]

every1 talks about ottes yet i have not seen 1 at any of my lfs

 

[phoenix]

These are otos

 

[ntt]

thanx i see them all the time just always thought they were plecos

 

[Emg]

Well, that pic he linked to just shows the underside, which I suppose could look a bit like a pleco......but Otocinclus are much smaller and better algae cleaners I think...than any pleco.....here's a pic of the top of the fish...

 

[nursie]

Hey, Phoenix..thanks for the link to the oto site! :thm:

 

[reiverix]

Does anyone ever see the zebra oto for sale? I'd love to get a few of those but have only saw them in pictures.

 

[daveedka]

John,
Byerly's carries them pretty regularly. I haven't looked for them lately, but they used to always have some (pretty pricey though)
Dave

 

[reiverix]

Well that figures. I'm always so busy with other stuff it never crossed my mind to look. I was beginning to think they were mythical like some kind of magic unicorn

 

[Emg]

I've never heard of a zebra oto...!! Anyone have a pic of one ??

 

[Roan Art]

I've never heard of a zebra oto...!! Anyone have a pic of one ??

http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/loricari/otocincl/353_f.php