My BLogs Right Breeding report for Hypancistrus sp. (L270) by viplecoman

Down Basics
Overview The first spawn was on Wednesday 4th of July 2012. The breeding group consisted of 1 male and 1 female. The smallest male was at least 100mm SL and the smallest female was at least 90mm SL. The youngest adult was approximately 4 months old. The individuals were obtained from Wild stock from dealer in California..
Feeding
1.HBH Veggie Graze (dry / prepared) daily
Down Water Parameters (at time of spawning)
pH 6.50 to 7.00
Temperature 27.0°C to 29.0°C
Current Medium
Other Water Params Tap water here is great; ph 6.5, not readable carbonates. 50% water changes weekly.
Down Aquarium
Dimensions The aquarium dimensions were 1829mm x 457mm x 610mm (72" x 18" x 24") all Length x Width x Height.
Furniture Ceramic caves> 1 1/2in. opening 7 in. long. Moderately planted with 4 pieces of driftwood from local beach.
Filtration Aqua clear 110 on river manifold with 2 hydro sponge #5.
Lighting 3> double 40 watt X 48" Fluorescents.
Heating 200 watt Jager submersible.
Down Breeding
Behaviour Very seclusive, They started spawning reg. this spring. Not sure of clutch size as I do not disturb them. I have at least 50 young ranging from 1/2" - 1 1/2" now. I have left them in the tank and everyone gets along great. They are in community with 7 L046 Hypancistrus zebras and 7 Royal twig cats. I keep endless in this tank as well, as dither fish. My Twigs are breeding reg now too; every 7 weeks or so.
Segregation Have left all clutches in with community. Remove a few to sell at local shop. I intend to move them all to their own tank shortly; to give my L046 Wild stock some privacy. They are starting to show signs of wanting to spawn.
Fry sizes 7 days: 0mm
14 days: 0mm
21 days: 0mm
7 days
21 days
Juvenile sizes 1 month: 0mm
3 months: 0mm
6 months: 0mm
Fry and juvenile feeding Have never fedd anything diff than parents get except I crush it up fine and they get live brine shrimp 2 x week plus slightly boiled spinach and beet tops weekly.