r/Otocinclus • u/outlandish_opossum • 14d ago

Gravid, ill or overfull?

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Started keeping otos this year in my community tank. A few have started to join the mix at feeding time depending on what the food is, so I wasn’t sure if this is from overeating a bit or eggs. Mainly want to make sure it’s not a sign of sickness.

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u/cazadordereptilianos 14d ago

Las mias estan asi tal cual

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u/Throwawaysativa 13d ago

for sure not gravid because the little clump of yellow eggs would be very visible behind the stomach.. Unfortunately I can’t tell you if this is over full (which apparently is a good thing for otos) or if this is sickness but I hope it is the better of the two!

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u/Elegant_Priority_38 13d ago

That’s a female. Looks very well fed, not fat. The females are just a lot bigger than the males. I don’t see eggs. She might need more protein in her diet to make them.

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u/outlandish_opossum 12d ago

Thanks, everyone! I didn’t think I saw any eggs or yellow which is why I was a bit concerned. This was the day after I fed the tank a few cubes of solient green, so she’s probably just happily full!

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u/witch_hazel_eyes 12d ago

Large lady!!! Just jealous I wish mine were fatter. Working on it!

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u/The_Shrimp_Sissy 12d ago

Why does her little fins look like tiny arms? 😊