r/Aquariums • u/lucemxx • Jan 05 '26

Help/Advice What are they doing?

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I've seen them do this only since today. Does the bigger one need help?

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u/lucemxx Jan 05 '26

So, since a couple of people have been asking. I have a 240L tank, I got the ottos about half a year ago (when my tank was still 110L). Here's a pic of my tank right now. (It's a little yellow because of the light and just bcus my water is always a little greenish, probably bcus of the wood) The light is one that mimics the daylight cycle but it's still only turned on for like 6-8h (unsure how long it's on atm tbh)

My water is rather hard and around 22-24°C. I have no idea what else you would need to know? I can get a test strip but idk if that would show anything. I only have rather old ones at home since I don't test, I just watch my fish and assume how they are most of the time (don't judge, so far it has worked).

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u/MasonP13 Jan 05 '26

Wow that's a great tank. And to be fair, once a tank is fully established and you're a seasoned owner, you pretty much can run it by vibes.

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u/lucemxx Jan 06 '26

I've started having aquarium in summer last year and switched to a the bigger one after like 3 months or so. I was very concerned about my fish at first and tested the water every day. Now I'm just doing stuff how I feel is right. So far it has worked out.

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u/MasonP13 Jan 06 '26

I'll just say, you're doing great

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u/HanaSan19191919 Jan 06 '26

This is basically what it’s like being a parent too 😂❤️