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I have several L260s that are at least seven years old going on eight. I have tried to breed them but never have had success. I am now wondering if I missed my window of opportunity. Are they now just too old?

Vriesea

I've notice a new food that seems to really be catching on. It's call plecocaine and can be found on several internet auctions. I would like to get a history on it and if possible find out its contents. So far I have not had any luck on internet searches. As I really care what my catfish types eat I...

John,

Thanks for the pictures. Very nice.

What are your plans for feeding?

Happy hobbying,
Vriesea

Cristoffer:

Great pictures. Like the tank set up plenty of area to move around.

Never thought about changing the filters and reducing the feeding after the introduction of water changes. Thanks for the information. Look forward to seeing the pictures of the fry.

Happy hobbying,
Vriesea

Wish my house payment was that cheap.

Happy hobbying,
Vriesea

To all: After attending last months Catfish Convention I am fired up and enthused to get on with attempt to breed L260s. This is my second attempt at trying to induce L260s to spawn. My last attempt introduced RO water over a period of 1 week with out any spawning activity. This time around I have p...

Would appreciate some opinions and help. My concerns are with the type of grow-out tank I have created and if I am feeding my L numbers (L399/400 and L260) with the proper amount of food. I currently have 7 L399/400,s two bristlenose, and one L260 all around 1 ½ inches to 2 inches in a 20 gallon lon...

I'll be coming in from California and arriving late Friday. This will be my first catfish convention and I am looking so forward to it. Just a novice when it comes to catfish so I'l be asking a lot of questions and listening intently. I belong to several clubs in the Bay Area but I find it difficult...

I currently have 5 adults and 1 juve L260s in a 29 gallon. I know of hobbiest who breed them in 10 gallon tanks but they are very aware of and keep ideal water conditions. I like the 29 gallon tank because it is more unforgiven concerning water conditions than a smaller tank. I use a Penguin 200, an...

Jools:

Just starting using it and can't believe how well it works with "my species list". Very easy to use as it is self-explanatory.

Great job and addition.

Happy hobbying;
Vriesea

Besides tubiflex worms what can I feed my hera jerdoni.

I have two about 1 inch in length. I throw in the occasional algae waffer, earthworm sticks, etc. but I have never seen them eat anything else.

What has been your experience with dry foods?

Happy hobbying;
Vriesea

Looks like ansistrus sp(3). I am now starting to see more of these being offered in our local fish stores instead of the common pleco. They don't grow large and definitely do the job when called to keep your tank free of algae. Males will get agressive with each other but definitely a keeper. Also q...

Fantasticfins:

Very nice setup thanks for the pictures they are very much appreciated.

Couple of questions:

How did you induce the L333's to spawn?

What are you feeding the fry?

Thanks again for the visual setup.

Happy hobbying ,
Vriesea

To all: I've been told (emphatically) that plecos do not feed on hair algae. Yet I've come accross an article by the Aquatic Nuisance Research Species Program (Department of Engineers) that indicates a pleco described as "Armadillo del Rio" was introduced into the San Antonio Zoo in 1962 t...

Richard B: The product is from your side of the pond. The jar I have indicates "Sweetwater Zooplankton" a product of Luxembourg. It comes in liquid form, guess the jar is about the size of two jiggers. andywoolloo: I just turn off my filters and pumps during the feeding process. The fish a...

Just checking. I did a search on "zooplankton" and did n't find anything in this forum. But after wining a jar of "sweetwater zooplankton" (saltwater) in our club raffle I tried feeding my synos some and they really seem to relish the food. It's suppose to be 60% protein, and has...

To all: I just aquired a pair of Hara jerdoni from my local fish club. I bought them as Hara Hara but after looking at pictures of the two I am very sure they are Hara jerdoni. I need some help on the care of these cats. They are currently in a 20 long growout tank. The temperature is set at 27C. Us...

andywoolloo: I use Earthworm SInkers to suppliment my Synos diet. There are several places on the web where you can buy them online. I buy mine from Aquaricare. What is nice is that you can order them in sizes from 7 oz to 5 lbs. Yes they do sink. Feed them 1 hour after the lights go out if you have...

gaqua: If you still live in the Bay Area I have seen and bought them in the club auction at the Pacific Coast Cichlid Association. I have bought 3 at time at the auction for around $20 for the three. Junvis at around 2 1/2 to 3 inches. Come to a meeting and I will introduce you. You can always get q...

Just talking out loud :) . If it is a hybrid would it be quite unlikely to be a multipunctatus hybrid. My understanding is that the multipunctatus is the only syno that uses the cuckoo method of breeding. Thus, how could another male or female get involved in the breeding process. Maybe its not a mu...

glenny:

Amazing photos (spell-binding) .

Love your Rhinogobius wui male in the 3rd photo. No, we or I don't see those in the USA.

Happy hobbying,
Vriesea

Eltofi:

I would love to see your pictures and your work to head off the "usual" problems. I have a room that I hope will eventually become a fish room. Would like to see your approach.

"A picture is worth a thousand words" - Napoleon

Happy hobbying,
Vriesea

To all: While searching for and reading PH Shock ariticles I came across several conflicting or confusing statements. 1) PH Shock - There is no such thing as PH Shock it is really osmoregulation. 2) PH Shock - Pleco's are very impacted. 3) Ph Shock - Not a concern if less than 1.0 PH 4) PH Shock - T...

Thanks for all your support and help. Barbi mentioned the difficuly to simulate a dry season. I have a PH of 8.7 and a TDS of 34 right out of the tap. My tanks TDS is around 67 prior to weekly water changes. So initiating a difference in hardness would be rather difficult. Thanks for the suggestion ...

Here is another thought: Wait a few feedings then cut a fine slice of squash and place it in the tank overnight. See how much of the squash the BN eats overnight. This will give you a good indication of how much he is eating and needs to eat. Make sure you remove uneaten squash the next morning. The...

To all: Thanks for the quick reply. Sounds like I need time to condition them. What food do you all feed that has been sucessful in conditioning and fatten them up? drgold - Thanks for the photo showing your pair. Now I know what to shoot for. Sounds like you have had success in breeding. Do you sti...

To all: I am in the process of trying to breed L260s and I need some help. I've read your articles and still have questions: 1) Most basic, how do you arrive at a pair? 2) At what age or size do they arrive at their sexual maturity. I've taken some pictures of my L260s with an inch ruler. Need to kn...

Karmas88:

Thanks for the good information . I will make sure all the males have a breeding cave.

Vriesea

To all :) : I will be obtaining seven L333s (3 males, 4 females)in the near future. I am planning to place them in a 70 gallon tank and provide a good food source before I try to breed them. The tank will have plenty of cones and PVC for isolation. I am concerned about aggression. I assume L333s are...

Hi to all:

I am Vriesea and I live in San Ramon. I am not new to tropicals but I am relatively new to cats.

I have sucessfully breed BN and my next project will be to breed L333s. So I'm using this forum as a place to meet interesting people and to further my knowledge of cats ;

Vriesea