Breeding the bristlenose pleco

[fishguychrisni]

I was wondering if anyone has any experience breeding bristle nose plecos? water changes temps tips and tricks ect thanks

 

[myswtsins]

It has happened accidentally a few times but never intentional. I know they like a big 75% WC with slightly cooler water preferably in November (short days, rainy season). The male will want a good spot for the eggs, driftwood or PVC works. They sell special caves too. Research says they like soft slightly acidic water but mine isn't. They are really pretty easy to breed.

 

[smitty]

Having breeding caves will definitely give a better chance at breeding them.

 

[fishguychris]

If anyone lives in the uk I am going to be breeding a mix of super reds with calico longfins these will be sold cheap

 

[fishguychris]

Thanks for the advice

 

[tanker]

They bred fine for me W/O me trying or helping. Yes, they must have a cave to breed in. I used a short, black PVC pipe, which they used for a home anyway. The male took very good care of the eggs and fry.

 

[fishguychris]

Update : I have added substrate for growing plants any advice on getting it to settle ?

 

[fishorama]

I'd just wipe down the tank sides & go with a tube or wood cave or 2...& see what happens. A big water change may help get them in the mood.

 

[cicrush13]

Feed fresh veggies (cucumber/zucchini), water change and caves.
Mine have never spawned in anything but a cave.

I have longfins and super reds breeding now, and trying for green dragons.