Brook Stickleback INFO NEEDED

[thefishgeek]

Hey its me again i recently got a 30 gallon tank as a present from a ex fishkeeper and i recently saw on a website brook stickleback for sale i got some info on them but would like more and also if anyone could give me info on breeding these fish i would die for it thanks

 

[thefishgeek]

bump

 

[WattaMelon]

Emulate conditions in the spring time..more light, warmer water. Feed small live foods, like daphnia, black worms, brine shrimp etc. The male will build a nest out of vegetation (we use java moss and duckweed) and a sticky thread-like substance that he makes in his kidneys. He'll turn black and try to lure and attract females into his nest. If a female likes the nest, she'll lay her eggs in the nest. The male will guard the eggs, pretty furiously. The eggs will take a few weeks to hatch.

Congrats on your fore into the world of sticklebacks. You'll love them, they're great fish to watch. They're related to seahorses...which I find interesting.

 

[hybridtheoryd16]

yep related to sea horses.

Most all wild caught specimens will have to have live foods.

i keep mine in a unheated 20g with alot of javamoss and some drift wood.

I feed live brine shrimp and guppie fry.

they are a awesome little predator. I love watching there bodies wind up in the S shape when they are about to attack a fry.


Allmost forgot--- they must have a good top on there tank becuase they are extreme jumpers. I have found a few of mine in a 55g tank that is below there 20. And i have standard hood with light strip. The only open space is beside the filter. Stickle backs think they can fly.

 

[ewurm]

You'll find them to be aggressive for their size. They are fin nippers. I fed mine bloodworms.