Breeding bristlenose pleco with RCS?

[Haydn24]

Hey :)

If I was to breed BNs in a 15g, could I keep RCS in there without any problems ? Thanks

[Haydn24]

bump?

[James0816]

I don't see why you couldn't. If you leave any eggs in the tank, the only ones that the shrimp will bother (if they find them) will be the non-viable ones.

[fish-n-chips]

I read the thread title and went "What the ...:hypnotized: :nono:". Then I read your post.

Oh yeah...+1.

[Haydn24]

I was more concerned about the BNs killing or eating the RCS :P any thoughts?

[excuzzzeme]

No problem in keeping the two together. I keep several RCS and babaulti with my BN and ABN fry without issue and also keep them with adult BN/ABN. It has not affected the population or propagation.

[Haydn24]

Okay, thanks! :)

[pinkertd]

I agree. The bristlenose are not going to bother the shrimp. I keep them together as well.

[user_name]

My BN's coexist with RCS, a 15 gallon is too small for a BN breeder, try going 20.

[Haydn24]

Thanks everyone :) it's a custom tank so it has a large foot print. It is a shallow tank.

[grpogo]

I also keep bristlensoe in with yellow shrimp with no problem. Shrimp population still growing.

[jackiomy]

My BN's are perfectly happy with my shrimp. I have 6 different kinds including Ghosts (who I was kinda worried that they would try to eat the eggs) but the papa pleco is an amazing dad and won't let any of them near his clutch!

[ESOXLUCIOUSS]

they will be great together

[shaynablizard]

Why didn't I think of this?! Great idea!