will baryancistrus interbreed?

[alleykat]

Hi all,

I currently have one l18/177 in one of my tanks and am considering the following;
if I would add for example some b. beggini, would they hybridize? the l18 is around
2inches in length, so still a juvi. Thanks!

[todd1978]

I wouldn't worry as L18 does not breed in aquaria, its been done once or twice before in very large aquaria under very specific diet and water parameters.

Craig

[Suckermouth]

Furthermore, B. beggini has not been bred very often in the aquarium either. A last point is that B. beggini might not be closely related to "true" Baryancistrus like Baryancistrus xanthellus.

I wouldn't be concerned.

[Acanthicus]

I agree with Milton, B. beggini is not a Baryancistrus sensu stricto, and won´t interbreed with those who are. And even it would be, Baryancistrus are hard to breed and a crossbreed is very unlikely.