Trouble Breeding Albino BN Plecos

[Bad Wolf]

Hello All,

I've recently acquired a pair of Albino BN Plecos. The previous owner told me they had spawned 3 times since pairing up but haven't spawned in over a year. If anyone has any insight as to why this happened or can give me some helpful tips to encourage breeding, please let me know. Thanks.

 

[JF Sirois]

Do you have multiple caves for them to chose from. Do you have other fish in the tank? Give more details about your setup

 

[Bad Wolf]

I have the pair in a 55g, no other fish with driftwood and a few caves made from 2in PVC. I have only had them a few days, so I expect some time will be needed, but I find it puzzling as to why they just stopped spawning for the previous owner.

 

[joe jaskot]

They like a cave with one end closed. Male has to trap female. Diet could be reason they stopped spawning. Feed lots of zucchini to get them to spawn.

 

[Bad Wolf]

Okay I'll give it a try. Thanks

 

[cichlidmonger]

I've got mine in a 55 planted. They spawn every spring during stormy weather. They need a good place to hide to spawn in and raise their young. I wish mine didn't spawn, I can't even give the babies away.

 

[YankeeJack]

Yep, agree with the previous posts. Once you get them a nice cave (closed at one end), they will breed very regularly. I have too many too, but it's fun to have em around.