Breeding Bristlenose Plecos

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You need a pair. Males have large bristles and head growth, females do not. You need a long cave with one small opening. Feed fish well (zucchini and green beans work wonders). Male will entice female into cave and trap her. After female lays eggs he will kick her out and fan the eggs until they hatch. Once fry are free swimming feeding can begin. Canned green beans make an excellent food for fry. Good luck.
 
joe jaskot said:
You need a pair. Males have large bristles and head growth, females do not. You need a long cave with one small opening. Feed fish well (zucchini and green beans work wonders). Male will entice female into cave and trap her. After female lays eggs he will kick her out and fan the eggs until they hatch. Once fry are free swimming feeding can begin. Canned green beans make an excellent food for fry. Good luck.
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Pretty much got it all covered here lol great post!

As adults females can have a few bristles around there lip but not up there nose
If your wanting a lot of young you can get them to breed in a trio 1m2f

Also separate the male after a couple of spawns as he won't eat with eggs in the cave so may need fattening up a bit


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Convict Cichlids said:
How is it done?
How can I sex them?
Wht are some things I will need to know?

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The pair will need a 20 long bare bottom no gravel or sand
 
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