The Bristlenose Pleco is a brilliant fish for beginner fish keepers thanks to their peaceful and sociable temperament. (Note that nobody has been picked on in the original tank, though there are some other small fish), Hi Nikki, Bristlenoses typically breed in the colder months anyway in the wild so your tank is most likely at the optimal temperature for them. As always, you should also have a filter in your tank. Thank you! Once the eggs hatch, the newly born Bristlenose Plecos will begin feeding on algae around the tank. You should ensure than your tank water is well oxygenated with a moderate water flow. Loading... Unsubscribe from SaratogaJoe? Just make sure you have another tank on standby. It’s plenty of room and caves/hiding spots for her in our 190 litre corner aquarium. Other than that, you are free to peacefully house your new Plecos with almost any other community fish. I bought one albino bristle nose and one common black pleco with lighter stripes.   Your link has been automatically embedded. The wiggles left the cave 2 days ago! The Peppermint Bristlenose Catfish is quite flexible in its water requirements. Depending on what other fish you are housing with your Bristlenose, you’ll need a minimum tank size of 25 gallons, and you should ensure than the bottom of the tank, which is where they spend most of their time, is large. The peppermints near me go for $10-$25 when juvenile so it is a possibility. They spend their time hiding out and grazing on the algae that grows on all the surfaces. What do you think of Bristlenose Plecos, do you find them strange looking or attractive? Can the albino versions spontaneously change to normal pigmentation? They blend in extremely well with their natural environment, and will sit motionless for hours. Check your water parameters just to be sure. Hi Andrew, in most instances I would advise against keeping them together. The Bristlenose Pleco is a master of disguise, and also a great tank cleaner. Bristlenoses have bony armor which protects them against semi-aggressive, and small aggressive fish, however they will need to be monitored carefully if you choose to house them together. Want to buy male peppermint bristlenose thats of breeding age (2+ years). The male keeps getting in the way lol. I am considering having a tall angelfish tank in my home. If you’re going to keep more than two in one tank, I recommend keeping one male and the rest females. It seems that both the male and female are just common bristlenose, the 'marbled' effect the female gets may just be her fading pigments due to stressing. If you’re new to fishkeeping, I suggest that you buy a fully grown adult Bristlenose. They will float right to the bottom and he’ll be able to get to them. We have not done anything in particular apart from the weekly clean keeping the water warm for the discus and our ghost knives, heaps of anubis, Rock’s and logs. This is not good for the other fish in our tank. There are 4 Peppermints in the colony consisting of 1 male and 3 females. The generally recommended temperature range is from 23 to 27 degrees C (73 to 81 degrees F). These silvery colored fish get their name from how they look. We had no intention of breeding them! A small piece like this one will take up barely any space and will keep your Plecos snacking for a long long time. So I assumed the few that I have must of bred.. which really surprises me since I thought for sure there was no way that would happen with the size fish I have in there… but hey the more the merrier! Thanks for sharing, Robert. I would like to have one pair of common and one pair of peppermint and I may as well get them to age now as they take a while to mature. Do You Need To Acclimatize New Aquarium Plants? Actually, I find myself in the same boat at the moment, as one of my other South American eartheaters spawned for the first time last night. They are eating tons, I add algae tabs and carnivore tabs as they need. It has me a little concerned that it might not be getting enough food at night, I love watching him, so as long as he isn’t starving, I’m happy to see him during the day. Well spotted. They should really be in a 30 or 40 gallon tank. Now my tank is being overrun by plecos. Bristlenose Plecos originate from the streams and rivers in South America.They therefore prefer freshwater with a current that is well aerated. Joel, February 8, 2014 in Catfish Corner. Paste as plain text instead, × I know each individual fish can be different, but since it is an albino I guess I can’t look for “good coloration” as a sign of being well fed. As you can see, I've had pretty good success with my breeders, so Im in no position to be questioning this ancient chinese practice hahaha. Was selling to someone else but haven’t heard anything back. To replicate this you may want to make your tank slightly cooler than normal. The 3rd female usually sits behind the heater and occasionally goes into the shell with the other female where she is soon kicked out. Hi Lanee, Try feeding your mollies on one side of your tank, and a few minutes later feed your Pleco on the opposite side. If you have already read our article on the 12 best algae eaters for a freshwater aquarium, you will already know how highly we recommend the Bristlenose Pleco as an algae eating fish. We have 3 plecs in the tank, one of which obviously isn’t involved, but which of the other two is Male or female, we have no idea. Bristlenoses are nocturnal fish, and you should make sure there are plenty of hiding places for them to rest in during the day. Congratulations on your first spawn Jeff. You can post now and register later. I also want to ask about the oldest pleco I have. The second batch I can’t count but I’m guessing around 20. It all comes down to the exact fish and their temperament. Maybe the move was what encouraged them to spawn. Plants, driftwood and caves all make excellent hiding spaces. By now, if they are free swimming, they’ll be able to feed on algae and you can supplement them with mashed vegetables such as peas. I can take that out but I am unsure what to do with all of the babies. I got him Monday night and he hasn't left his cave yet. I have "Logs" in a few of my bristle tanks but have never had a spawn in one of these logs...The fish seem to prefer the saucer caves or some impossibly small crevice or hole in a piece of wood. Thanks, Robert. As we mention early during the breeding section, male Bristlenose Plecos can be extremely territorial and competitive when it comes time for breeding, so keep that in mind when deciding on how many of them to purchase. Happy fish happy family. Thanks, Robert, My bristlenose plecos just had their second batch of eggs. If you’re looking for an algae eater to help reduce the amount of algae in your tank, this fish is one of the best! Peppermint Bristlenose Catfish SaratogaJoe. I just noticed a bunch of really small ones in my large tank too. Kendo, August 16 in QLDAF Catfish Trader / Classifieds, Want to buy male peppermint bristlenose thats of breeding age (2+ years). They have a flattened body covered in bony plates, and as they reach maturity, they sprout tentacle like branches from their head. Just had my first spawn from my chocolate Bristlenose plecos! It’s a great fish for beginner and experienced aquarists alike. Bristlenose Plecos are an incredibly hardy fish, so the temperature and pH range is a bit broader than you would expect for a more fragile fish. Firstly, it’s highly unlikely the eggs or fry will survive in a community tank so you will need a specific breeding tank. Oh well, Im not complaining. First batch produced five. But they are an orange colour. Hi, i have discovered eggs in my plecos cave, im worried about the other fish eating the fry when they hatch, is it ok to move the cave into a breeding box? Its 450 litres so there was no chance of catching them and they all disappeared soon, having large gouramis and mollies in there. Powered by Invision Community, QLDAF - Aquarium Trader / Classifieds (Wanted & For Sale). Robert. Welcome and Introductions. There even seems to be one albino in the group of 9 that I can see so far. Plant based wafers and pellets, and plenty of green vegetables will be more than enough to keep them happy.   You cannot paste images directly. They therefore prefer freshwater with a current that is well aerated. They will generally live around 20 years if they are looked after correctly, and they are healthy. And again, Thank you! Identifying the sex of your Bristlenose Pleco is pretty straight forward. My question to anyone else who has experienced this in the past is how to avoid the eggs being laid just anywhere. Is there any guidance like that for one bristlenose pleco with algae wafers? as I have these two types of Plecos getting rather friendly in a cave , hope to hear from you. aquaticmag.com. How big does the surface area need to be and at what temperature (as I don’t have a spare water heater either !). Question for everyone please Will a male pepp sit for ages in a rock crevice if there is no female? What do I do with all of these mixed breed fish? It belongs to the Hypnaceae family and is native to Southeast Asia. Suggestions, please? And with a side shot of its head as with the development of top bristles on nose prove its a male! You can also feed your Bristlenoses a very small amount of meaty foods to ensure they have a well-balanced diet. Once hatched, the fry will attach themselves onto the sides of the cave until they have completely absorbed their egg sacks; this normally takes a further 2-4 days.

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