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Otos?

Posted: 15 Aug 2006, 20:10
by mefishy
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!

Posted: 15 Aug 2006, 22:52
by pictus_man_77
i wouldnt.

Basically, they like to be in groups

Posted: 16 Aug 2006, 10:18
by MatsP
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

Posted: 16 Aug 2006, 19:48
by pictus_man_77
MatsP, know where i can find a picture of such a shoal? :shock: :shock: :shock:

Posted: 17 Aug 2006, 02:38
by WhitePine
I will post a picture of a 100+ ottos out of a very large tank if I can find the picture.