My BN pleco's are spawning fairly regularly, and so I have pretty much decided to turn their tank into a breeding tank. Currently it is semi planted, has a bunch of driftwood, and some rocks, with a Turface substrate.
Would it make sense for me to remove the substrate if I am turning it into a breeding tank? I don't believe the pleco's are going to be worried about not having plants, and I can tie some java ferns onto the rocks / wood if need be.
I figure no substrate will make managing the fry much easier, and help to keep the tank clean as well. There are currently about 50 wrigglers in there, so obviously I am going to have to wait until they are out before I remove the substrate.
Is there anything else I should include in the tank? driftwood, slate caves, pvc pipe will already be in there. I know I also need something to cover the filter intake, but will take care of that sooner rather than later.
Would it make sense for me to remove the substrate if I am turning it into a breeding tank? I don't believe the pleco's are going to be worried about not having plants, and I can tie some java ferns onto the rocks / wood if need be.
I figure no substrate will make managing the fry much easier, and help to keep the tank clean as well. There are currently about 50 wrigglers in there, so obviously I am going to have to wait until they are out before I remove the substrate.
Is there anything else I should include in the tank? driftwood, slate caves, pvc pipe will already be in there. I know I also need something to cover the filter intake, but will take care of that sooner rather than later.