Otos?

mefishy · Post by **mefishy** » 15 Aug 2006, 20:10

I'm thinking of getting an oto for my 5 gallon tank with a male betta. Will an single oto be fine, or would he want a buddy? I've heard otos can be kept by themselves..

Thanks!

pictus_man_77 · Post by **pictus_man_77** » 15 Aug 2006, 22:52

i wouldnt.

Basically, they like to be in groups

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 16 Aug 2006, 10:18

Oto's need to be in groups of 3-5 fish, at least - in nature they live in very large groups, 100 fish or so...

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Mats

pictus_man_77 · Post by **pictus_man_77** » 16 Aug 2006, 19:48

MatsP, know where i can find a picture of such a shoal?

WhitePine · Post by **WhitePine** » 17 Aug 2006, 02:38

I will post a picture of a 100+ ottos out of a very large tank if I can find the picture.