Can Oto catfish live with bettas?

Otocinclus catfish are extremely peaceful and will not attack your betta unless they are starving. However, if your betta is relatively peaceful (which is often the case) then otocinclus’ make great tank mates, and they’ll help you get rid of any algae build up.

What can I put with my betta in a 10 gallon tank?

In a 10 gallon tank, you can also give your betta a few tank mates such as:

• Female Guppies.
• Corydora Catfish.
• Shrimp.
• Snails.
• Platys.
• African Dwarf Frogs.

Do Bettas like heavily planted tanks?

Lastly, a benefit of planted tanks for bettas is that they just look good together. Having a planted aquarium in your house is like having a slice of nature that you can look at anytime you’re home. While bettas don’t absolutely need to be kept in planted tanks, there are many advantages to keeping them in one.

Are Oto catfish schooling fish?

When it comes to tank size, Otocinclus catfish are pretty simple – as a dwarf catfish, they can be kept in aquariums as small as 10 to 20 gallons. What is this? While aquarists sometimes keep them alone they are schooling fish that prefer being kept in small groups of at least 6 individuals.

How long do Oto catfish live?

5-7 years
These Otocinclus Catfish happily swim around with their round bellies, feeding on the tank or provided algae. By investing the $4 in one fish, you are ensuring that it will have a happy life living in your aquarium. A healthy Otocinclus Catfish can live for 5-7 years.

Do Oto catfish poop a lot?

Yes, they do poop a lot, their digestion tract is always moving food through it. The poop though is very low in ammonia due to their plant based diet. This makes things look messy but it doesn’t contribute to the bioload as much as it appears to (still does though).

Can betta fish live with fake plants?

Beginners often start with fake plants for their betta fish and to make their tank more visually appealing. That’s perfectly fine even for those who don’t ever wish to care for live plants. It’s very, very important that you choose silk plants over plastic plants though unless the plastic is soft and not jagged.

Can Oto catfish live alone?

Otocinclus, the dwarf suckermouth catfish, is a popular genus of algae-eating catfish. Although they are often purchased solely for algae control, Otos are social and should not be kept in groups of less than three.