Breeding Hoplias

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Has anyone gave a real shot at breeding anything other then Malas in the hobby? Since they are breedable shouldn't other Hoplias also be?

Based on the old thread about that mala pack with fry it seems you just need a giant tank, and at least 6 adults and probably the right water. Since they come from the same area rays come from maybe some of the same breeding triggers can be tried?

Thinking about putting this on my bucket list of things to try in the hobby

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Great idea!

I also only know of Malas. Several successfull cases.
 
I just can't imagine it hasn't been done with any other specie, especially in Asia where they keep things like that a secret for quite a while.. Someone's gotta be the first to do it though haha

Thinking curupria from the same location would be the best way to go for an attempt? They're not the largest meanest or most aggressive hops, and honestly getting 6 adults will break the bank enough let alone trying with lacs or aimaras

Maybe if I win the lottery I'll try with aimara haha

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I couldnt imagine 6 aimara in a tank. Pretty sure those fall in a similar category as black piranha. Might be possible if you could keep em from killing eachother first
 
Just because mala has bred doesn't mean anything. Take rbp and Cariba. Tons of keepers have spawned rbp. Handful at best with Cariba. Also 6 isn't needed. It only takes 2 if you have the right sexes.

Having said all that I have a good sized group of Cariba and just scored my 2nd Aimara. When & if dbjunkie sells me one of his Aimara that will be 3. Anyone else wanna sell their Aimara(under 2years old)?
 
Thank you for the obvious statement lol, the group of 6 thing seems to be a common denominator in pairing up predators like them, take snakeheads for example, and the only confirmed hoplias mala breeding thread on here I think the group was 6. Just gives you better chances also, as far as I know there isn't much sexual dimorphism in hoplias so it would be hard to know you have a pair. The group also gives you the chance of multiple pairs

Also how commonly they are kept in groups factors into these things, I've never seen anyone on here with more then a pair of one hoplias in a tank that had multiple other tank mates (other then mala). So doing a species tank of 6 of one specie from one locale would up your chances for sure.

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I think, as said above, that it's essential to start with a group to allow a compatible pair to form. At the same time, good tank size and hiding spots as well as a gravel substrate (no bare bottom) are key. I'd even say vitaminized live feeders.

Malabaricus often live in drying out puddles and can take atmospheric air. An old-school trick to induce spawning is letting water quality go downhill and then perform a large water change with cooler water to bring the tank temp down several degrees. It always works for me, regardless of origin of the species. I've had Garras spawn that way as well as Corydoras. Other way around for some other fish, i. e. let water get warm and lower water level. Works like a charm for bettas, who also survive puddles. You may have to try both of these extremes once a pair has formed but fails to spawn without stimulus.

Good luck. I'd start with malas to get a method established. Seems to be the easier goal. Proof of concept because you know it can be done. Then apply the knowledge you gained to other hoplias. Also gives you some time to save $$$ for blacks or others.

Noble endeavor on the frontier of fishkeeping.


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