Daniel 5,668 Posted April 24, 2014 Hey guys, I'm looking at getting a few otocinclus for my planted tank and was wondering what you did for quarantine? Standard prazi treatment; observed them for a while; something else? Any input is welcome. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenSpoiledRotten 6,786 Posted April 24, 2014 Pop them in a cycled QT Tank. Otto are super sensitive to water quality, so a cycled tank is always important. Wait until they are feeding well before you start Prazi, and make sure you aren't salting during treatment. I'd go a bare minimum 3 rounds of prazi just to be safe. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DawnMichele 6,045 Posted April 24, 2014 Good luck with your plant's. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashlee18 1,169 Posted April 24, 2014 I wouldn't prazi them at all. Prazi isn't as affective in tropical fish. Just bring it up to a tropical fish keeper. They laugh. When my new round of Angelfish had flukes I asked an angelfish forum for help. They suggested formilin and a refund. Just go with super clean water. I had such great success with otos and clean water. I had seven for two years when the stress of the move was too much 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel 5,668 Posted April 25, 2014 Thanks, Chelsea and Lori. Just go with super clean water. I had such great success with otos and clean water. This is what I suspected. It's not the first I've seen this mentioned. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterfaller1 824 Posted April 25, 2014 They need a lot of algae/diatoms, Something most people fight back in a planted tank. Supplement them with chunks of cucumber and zucchini. Algae tabs are also appreciated. I like the Zebra otos, pricier and hard to find, but oh so pretty. I agree they don't take to meds easily. Prazipro is pretty mild though. It is used on fry! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel 5,668 Posted April 25, 2014 Thanks for the information, Carole. I already knew a lot about their wants and needs, but thanks anyway. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterfaller1 824 Posted April 25, 2014 Oh sorry..lol..Well it might help someone who doesn't 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel 5,668 Posted April 26, 2014 Oh sorry..lol..Well it might help someone who doesn't Don't apologise, I hope I didn't come across as disrespectful. It's still greatly appreciated. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnalex 13,633 Posted April 26, 2014 I am not advocating any sort of treatments, especially since I don't know anything about these fish. However, prazi should be fine for ALL fish, and there is no particular reason why it wouldn't work on these fish either. Good luck, and have fun! I look forward to seeing them in your tank. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterfaller1 824 Posted April 26, 2014 No offense taken! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
