Okay, so my 55 is nearly complete- I've got 12 danios in there now, and only intend to add a couple plec's and 6 oto's (small plecs, with possible upgrade in tank size if necessary when they grow). From my recent readings, i expect the tank to have leveled out from the shock of the last few danios by sometime next week, which means I can then start adding the oto's (i want to get the plec's last). My question is, since it is a new tank, it has yet to grow any algae. Is this going to be a problem for my Oto's? Will they be willing to eat veggies and algae wafers until there is algae? I know they are already difficult enough to introduce- i don't need them to starve as well.
If they won't eat algae wafers/veggies, is there a way to get a jump start on algae production (strange question lol), and how many should I add at a time to get the best survival rates?
thanks I haven't had these little guys before, and they sound fun.... but challenging.
LeeAnna
ps.. oops I probably should have put this in the catfish forum, i had forgotten about it. if a mod wants, feel free to move it.
If they won't eat algae wafers/veggies, is there a way to get a jump start on algae production (strange question lol), and how many should I add at a time to get the best survival rates?
thanks I haven't had these little guys before, and they sound fun.... but challenging.
LeeAnna
ps.. oops I probably should have put this in the catfish forum, i had forgotten about it. if a mod wants, feel free to move it.