:foggie: I had the same issues mate,I lost my first few batches at the 30 day mark approx. If you can get past the 45 day point you will be golden! Are you raising them bare bottomed or with a substrate? Are there any other fish in with them? I swear adults kill them if there isnt enough space ...

I have just acquired this pretty boy..but what is he? definitely not a flat head gold nugget that he was being sold as

In thinking a psudancistris or similar but no pics that I can find match up.

When they are young, the big trick is to get as much food into them as possible. I cook my Zucchini so its nice and soft for them. IME the 30 day mark is a critical time to ensure they are getting enough food. Lots of water changes and plenty of aeration. I too struggled to keep mine alive when I ...

Link to my album works now, Thanks for the help.

Damm, pics not working, will keep trying sorry about this

Can I get a positive ID on these guys?

http://photobucket.com/Simians_plecID

I Personally like to use stainless barbeque skewers I have been known to make little kebabs for them, Steamed carrot, Zuccini, a little bell pepper, variety is the spice of life after all. Make sure you wash your zuccini well, to avoid nasty sprays being introduced to your tank. Also if you find ...

As I'm new to this forum I thought Id say hello. I have a two community tanks with various peaceful breeds residing (corys and Bristle nose cats are relevant to here) And an agressive setup with cichlids and a red spot pleco Im looking to breed my bristle noses and hopefully some cories to support ...