Albino Bristlenose Longfin Pleco
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never tried breedin plecs.... they get aggressive at all? cause there in a tank with discus, and the last thing i want is to stress the discus out..... should I get like a couple females for the guy to choose from?? At what age are they ready to breed? where are my exp. bristlenose keepers!
rattle1972
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great looking fish. i have never liked the albinos much, but i love those fins.
rattle1972
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i have a 6-8 inch spotted sailfin pleco. he goes up and grabs a floating pellet and slowly sinks back down to bottom. his sail fin will be up and he is nothing less then majestic looking... i love watching him.
Clogstonian
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You'll most likely see some fin damage (which heals up) as a pair sorts itself out . . . especially with those fins! I've always keep groups and let pairs form but if you feed well . . . a dominate male will be more territorial over food if it's scarse and if it's been the only pleco in a tank for awhile he's gunna treat anybody (even a hot mama) as an intruder . . . very minimal risk to other fish types. They'll defend an algea wafer but I've never seen one go into hot pursuit mode. If you're introducting a potential mate give her her own chunk of food (cucumber or wafer) so she doesn't have to compete . . . make sure it's at the opposite end from the other bit-o food, good separation and places to hide will be important . . . basically you're acclimating her to him, you'll need a small cave too.sandnuka said:
In my exp. breeding pairs are not threatening like chiclids at all, the male defends the eggs and cave until the babies are free swimming(about 2 wks, possibly sooner in a warmer Discus tank) at which point they'll head out looking for algae. I've seen my male chase fish away from right near the cave typically by backing toward the threat fanning its tail vigorously, smart, protect yours eyes. The male will only occasionaly dart out for food, he is a very diligent parent.
Now they can do damage with those sharp pectoral fins so there are no guarrantees but I would be extremely suprised if there was any interaction between the Disc and BN's, they occupy different strata . . don't know what Bn's would do if they came across and egg clutch though . . . hmmm, sunnyside up or scrambled, they (mine) tend towards a strict veggy diet.
Once you get a pair going they'll start breeding like rabbits! I sold an unmated pair to Lilfishie and she had them spawn just a few weeks later. They never paired up in my tank (40g) possibly because I had a dominate spawning pair already. Mine have spawned once amonth.
Re breeding size . . . maybe around 2"???
I was actually concerned for the males health because he was constantly tending a spawn, she never gave him a vacation. . . or maybe he never gave himself one??
Oh, important note, make sure you have some wood in there for them to gnaw on, I've read the ruffage is very important for their diet, I see mine constantly working the wood over . .. down side being the "presto Log" factor, they poop alot.
clogstonian - Thank you so much! that is an awesome explanation to each one of my questions!! I feel like an expert after readin it! lol, I cant believe they breed at 2" ! thats amazing! Well, I have an existing female in there now, but no caves for them really, there is a decor pot in there, but definetly not a cave... got plenty of logs in there to try to keep PH down, so they can naw away...
I will grab a second female tomorrow just cause i really think these long fins are stunning.... hopefully few months down the road i will be able to share the wealth! Thanks everyone for comments and great responses.
I will grab a second female tomorrow just cause i really think these long fins are stunning.... hopefully few months down the road i will be able to share the wealth! Thanks everyone for comments and great responses.
Clogstonian
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I might be being a wee optimistic there on the 2" but it's close . . . . and 2" to the caudal peduncle, that caudal fin is way long.
keep an eye on the females belly, when you see the muffin top bulge and it's not just after feeding time, you'll know you're close. My male (well now he's Cafmans, I just sold them last night) positioned himself at the mouth of the cave(half in half out) and constantly fluttered his pectoral fins . . given the closed cave he was keeping the water in motion to help oxiginate the eggs.
can't wait to hear how it goes, good luck!
keep an eye on the females belly, when you see the muffin top bulge and it's not just after feeding time, you'll know you're close. My male (well now he's Cafmans, I just sold them last night) positioned himself at the mouth of the cave(half in half out) and constantly fluttered his pectoral fins . . given the closed cave he was keeping the water in motion to help oxiginate the eggs.
can't wait to hear how it goes, good luck!
According the breeder in NJ where I purchased my two blue eyed long fins, they are ideal tank mates for discus.
Here is her link; http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/swap-n-shop/92431-fs-l144-blue-eyed-yellow-bristlenose.html
which I'm posting because of the photos. The first two pics of the parents remind me of an Japanese woodblock print - beautiful fish.
Here is her link; http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/swap-n-shop/92431-fs-l144-blue-eyed-yellow-bristlenose.html
which I'm posting because of the photos. The first two pics of the parents remind me of an Japanese woodblock print - beautiful fish.
Clogstonian
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this is a clay vase my daughter made me which has worked great, below is something I made from a capers jar, silicon sealer and aqua gravel, never got any action but it's the basic size (minimum) that you want . . . clay pot should work great too, 1/2 buried is good
well Im thinkin I have a few months until they start breeding... So i will put in something in the next couple weeks.... makin some big moves... have to get a few fish out of that tank if I plan on breedin those BN plecos.... Thanks everyone for the comments, suggestions, and tips! BIG HELP! love this sight!