Albino Oto???

Fishy3 · Post by **Fishy3** » 16 Jul 2003, 21:07

I believe I have just bought an Albino Oto... The guy at the LFS told me that it was an albino something or other and now I have seem to have forgotten. Can you help me out?

Yann · Post by **Yann** » 16 Jul 2003, 21:22

Hi!

Looks more like a Gyrino to me!!!
Cheers
Yann

Taratron · Post by **Taratron** » 16 Jul 2003, 21:27

Looks like a Chinese algae eater to me.....

Fishy3 · Post by **Fishy3** » 16 Jul 2003, 21:28

Well would I need anything specific in my water for him/her... You do not have any pictures of the Gyrino or any information. Thanks for answering.

Edit: Or anything about the Chinese Algae Eater...

The gentlemen at the LFS said that it would eat my Brown Algae I have in the tank.

Fishy3 · Post by **Fishy3** » 16 Jul 2003, 22:37

Okay I have found our what it is.... It's a Golden Chinese Algae Eater. Thanks everyone!!

Post by **Silurus** » 17 Jul 2003, 00:33

Chinese algae eaters are a poor choice for getting rid of algae. As the fish grows, you'll find that it's less interested in algae and more interested in what the tankmates are eating (and possibly the tankmates as well). They will also become increasingly aggressive towards tankmates.

Fishy3 · Post by **Fishy3** » 17 Jul 2003, 01:50

Yes I have heard that, thou this one was in the same tank as the Tiger Barbs I bought with it. I am going to be watching it carefully. If any aggression is shown I will return it back to the LFS and prolly get some other Oto's.

I was trying to get something that will clean the brown algae in my tank. Any Suggestions if this one does not cooperate?

Post by **Silurus** » 17 Jul 2003, 02:09

Real otos or bristlenoses are a much better choice for getting rid of algae. Siamese algae eaters should also do the job.

Frisckey1 · Post by **Frisckey1** » 23 Jul 2003, 20:53

I can testify that these buggers are aggressive at times. They do eat algea, on occasion, but I wouldnt trust them to keep it under control.

I have two and they are very aggressive with each other and slightly less so with other fish. The most aggression I see is (besides between them) with my dojo loach. The dominant one love to chase him.

They are characters though...

Graeme · Post by **Graeme** » 23 Jul 2003, 22:47

The Golden form of Gyrinocheilus aymonieri you have is much more peaceful than it's gray/silver and black species. Not a problem for you there.

Enjoy!

Graeme.

T · Post by T » 24 Jul 2003, 22:42

Its just a colour morph so I dont see why it would be less aggro but I suppose it could happen.

Albino Oto???

Albino Oto???

Golden Algea Eater