Drip acclimating Oto cats...

[Rue]

The single surviving oto in my tank (1 of 8) seems to be doing just fine...so the mass deaths were not solely due to the water...

I wonder if I should try again, but this time drip acclimate them all more slowly?

What would you all do?

[cocoa_pleco]

you could try the drip way. Mine never died from not drip acclimating, they just got caught in my filter

[Chrona]

The single surviving oto in my tank (1 of 8) seems to be doing just fine...so the mass deaths were not solely due to the water...

I wonder if I should try again, but this time drip acclimate them all more slowly?

What would you all do?

I think it all depends on the conditions at the LFS and the stock they get in. I heard all kinds of stories about otos dying left and right, but I got 3 from a LFS that takes good care of their tanks and keeps most of them planted, and did a 20 min float, 1/2 cup water every 10 minutes for an hour routine like I usually go, and had no problems. In fact, they started eating algae not 10 minutes after they hit the water.

[Rue]

I think I'll give it another shot...it's FISH DAY!!! tomorrow :19: ...if they got some in, I'll try again...

...but this is the last time...if they all croak again...no more otos...

[gm72]

Oh, you say that now, but you'll be back. Part of you will be frustrated with a fish you weren't able to keep healthy and part of you will be longing to succeed! I have that now with mollies. I have had TERRIBLE failure with them, so I am going to get a dedicated molly tank, give them everything they need. Then we'll see if I give up!

Anyway, ottos are really cool fish. I hope you have good success!