I recently purchased three otocincluses (otocinli?). I have a fair amount of algae in my tank, but I havn't seen them eat any of it. I just go them about a day ago. Since thier transfer was a bit more stressful than I planned (I had a really har time getting them out of the bag, and bumped them with the net a couple times too many), it could be that they are still a bit stressed out. They are very active, especially swimming up and down the corners of the tank.
I guess I'm worried that they aren't eating like they should. I have heard that there are certain types of algae that otos can't eat. The algae that I have in my tank is green and slimy. Its mainly on the gravel, but there's a bit on the wall as well. It comes off very easily. It looks like this http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2007/03/05/business/1algaesub600.jpg
and this
http://www.tinkerfish.com/aquarium/images/blue-algae.jpg
Can otos eat this type of algae? I put a algae wafer in there as well, but I don't think they've touched it.
My tank is 5.5 gallons, with one betta. It gets a bit of direct sun. There is a florecent bulb. It took the algae about a month to start to grow, and about two more weeks for it to get really noticable.
Thanks for your help!
I guess I'm worried that they aren't eating like they should. I have heard that there are certain types of algae that otos can't eat. The algae that I have in my tank is green and slimy. Its mainly on the gravel, but there's a bit on the wall as well. It comes off very easily. It looks like this http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2007/03/05/business/1algaesub600.jpg
and this
http://www.tinkerfish.com/aquarium/images/blue-algae.jpg
Can otos eat this type of algae? I put a algae wafer in there as well, but I don't think they've touched it.
My tank is 5.5 gallons, with one betta. It gets a bit of direct sun. There is a florecent bulb. It took the algae about a month to start to grow, and about two more weeks for it to get really noticable.
Thanks for your help!