Ancistrus dolichopterus breeding

Matheus · Post by **Matheus** » 05 Aug 2004, 16:08

Hello friends.
I talking about my pleco in the identify room, then, i think is correct put here. I have one Dolichopterus, but i want breed, i will buy other. How can identify the sex of them? The spawn is easy to happen? Can i breed them in my planted tanks with Tetras? Or need a separate aquarium for breed like other fishes?
Sorry, my knowledge of Plecos are so small, but i like so much them.

Cheers,

Matheus S. Almeida

pturley · Post by **pturley** » 05 Aug 2004, 18:22

Read THIS

This will be a great place to start. Just post if you have anything other questions.

Matheus · Post by **Matheus** » 06 Aug 2004, 13:05

I readed this excelent article, but i continuos with the same doubts.

Cheers,

Matheus S. Almeida

pturley · Post by **pturley** » 06 Aug 2004, 17:54

This is the place to post them. I'd be happy to help answer any questions you may have. I am sure I'm not the only one.

Crom · Post by **Crom** » 09 Aug 2004, 17:59

G'day

Male ancistrus have lots of bristles on their face. Dolcihopterus is no different. The females have perhaps 2 that are really noticable that stick out the very end of her face.

Im not sure why, but these guys seem to take longer to mature than common bristlenose. My males were about 7-8 cm (SL) before they decided it was time to make babies. Females a bit smaller.

Crom!

Ancistrus dolichopterus breeding

Ancistrus dolichopterus breeding

Breeding Ancistrus dolichopterus