flying foxes and otos

[yellowsky]

i was thinking of buying another flying fox for my tank as a buddy (although the other one seems rather happy by himselff with the pump) and then i saw an striped otto, which i at first thought was another fox ( cos it had a black stripe through it)
anyway i was wondering if these two will get along perfectly and if they need anything special, or like company of others, id also like to know how big each grow,
the next time i go to my lfs is next week so could any1 please gimme an answer before that?
particularily infomation on the flying fox is wanted
thx

 

[Inchworm]

Hi yellowsky

I'm glad you asked about this. Flying foxes do not need companions around and often tend to get hostile toward other fish in the aquarium, as they get older.

Otos, on the other hand, do need to be kept in groups of their own kind. They are often considered good algae eaters.

Here's some more information about flying foxes:

http/www.aquahobby.com/gallery/gfox.html

And here's a good article on otos:

http/www.aquarticles.com/articles/breedi...eeny_Weeny.html

I hope this helps. Please let me know what you decide to do.