Clown Plecs

[cmj15]

I have three clown plecos(L-102) and a possible fourth but I believe it to be a flash pleco(L-204) and I also have a tiger pleco(L-002). I was wondering if any could or would hybridize? But my main question was whether or not clown plecos need a cave to breed or will they just lay eggs in a secluded area? Any info or advice is greatly appreciated

 

[rideit6578]

Post pics for us to see if its a clown or a flash. Other than that to breed the clowns you need to let the temp drop to like 70, do water changes a lot and with cold water, use a breeding cave, a power head and probably an air stone, and probably also feed them food high in protein.
read more here

http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/_species.php?species_id=734

 

[Motoxer777]

always feed high protein when breeding. i would use a cave also. or something

 

[smitty03281964]

The cave definitely would make them feel more secure.

 

[cmj15]

alright thank you, but the problem is I don't know if the rest of my fish in the tank could take the temp drop

 

[cmj15]

well here are some pics of the little colony
Here is the whole group with the male being the largest and the pleco in question being on the lower right

I tried to get good comparison shots and as many views of the one in question as possible

 

[cmj15]

what should the dimensions of the caves be?

 

[kmc150]

they sell pleco breeding caves online at kensfish.com they are a great product and the price is also great