Ctenopoma attempting to eat an Otocinclus (Slow Motion)

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Channel: Dan Hiteshew · 2016 · Pets & Animals

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My Ctenopoma Actirostre chases my Congo Tetras, jostles with my African Featherfin Squeaker (Synodontis Eupterus) and actually tries to eat an Otocinclus Catfis (Oto).
I've read that Otos do not have the poisoned spines of armored catfish, but have seldom seen them preyed upon. This one is spit back out very quickly, so i believe Otos must have some sort of natural defense.
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