Breeding Bristlenose and Kribs

[felix453]

I was thinking of setting up a 20 gallon long aquarium and breeding bristlenose plecos and kribensis cichlids. I thought I'd divide the tank in half and on the kribensis side I'd have a cichlid stone and some java moss, maybe even some dithers. On the bristlenose side I figured I'd have a piece of driftwood and a large cichlid stone. I plan it to be bare-bottom and I'm not to sure on filtration. Also, would it make more sense to not separate them and just loose a few fry? Thanks.

 

[vwill279]

Half of a 20L is going to be cramped for the Kribs. They take over the entire bottom of my 38 gallon. I would not breed both in the same tank if you are using a tank that small. The kribs will attack anything that gets close to their breeding site or their fry. It is best not to keep them with other bottomdwellers.

 

[kj5kb]

Ditto for the BNs. 1 spawn of BN fry will fill a 20L after a few weeks.

 

[tanker]

Ditto to both of the above. IMO--Either would need their own 20gal.

 

[felix453]

Cool, glad I asked

 

[verbal]

If you go with a split tank, a 40 breeder would probably be the way to go. Otherwise one 20L for each would work.