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L 199 & Ancistrus sp---breeding set up
Posted: 03 May 2010, 18:55
by retroculus
evening All
first of all is that a good idea to put those 2 together.
Ancistrus sp.---1 m/3 f
Hypancistrus sp.L 199---1m/2f
tank is 2.5ft long,1.5ft wide,1ft tall
i have made them plenty caves.
advice needed
thanks for any ideas
regards
Tom
Re: L 199 & Ancistrus sp---breeding set up
Posted: 03 May 2010, 19:21
by Richard B
What species of ancistrus are they? I would probably say not to mix them as the Hyp's will prefer a meatier diet & i'd allow a square foot of substrate per adult meaning you could have 4 adult fish (as a rough guide)
Re: L 199 & Ancistrus sp---breeding set up
Posted: 03 May 2010, 19:44
by retroculus
thanks for that Richard
i thought it will be better to ask
can i expect teritorial fights(specilay males?),if i will keep them together ?
they will be moved,but not earlier than in about 2 months.
thanks
Tom
Re: L 199 & Ancistrus sp---breeding set up
Posted: 03 May 2010, 19:45
by retroculus
they are common bristlenose(but albino/gold variant)
Re: L 199 & Ancistrus sp---breeding set up
Posted: 03 May 2010, 20:19
by Richard B
I wouldn't expect too much direct aggression between different species...i have a pair of commons in a 24x12x15 & the male is approx 6" & chases the female away at every opportunity (they still breed regularly)
Re: L 199 & Ancistrus sp---breeding set up
Posted: 03 May 2010, 21:27
by retroculus
Richard B wrote:I wouldn't expect too much direct aggression between different species...i have a pair of commons in a 24x12x15 & the male is approx 6" & chases the female away at every opportunity (they still breed regularly)
thanks for all Richard
i will give it my try
regards
Tom