PlanetCatfish.com - Breeding report for Hypancistrus sp. (L270) by pointpleco

Basics

Overview

The first spawn was on Saturday 30th of January 2021. The breeding group consisted of 3 males and 1 female. The smallest male was at least 85mm SL and the smallest female was at least 60mm SL. The youngest adult was approximately 13 months old. The individuals were obtained from Friend.

Feeding

1.	Repashy bottom scratcher (dry / prepared) daily
2.	Zucchini raw (live) occasionally
3.	Repashy super green mixed with morning wood (dry / prepared) few times a week
4.	Aqua One Tropical Flakes (dry / prepared) daily

Water Parameters (at time of spawning)

6.40 to 6.60

Conductivity

400µs to 500µs

Temperature

25.5°C to 26.5°C

Current

Medium

Other Water Params

Ph - 6.5 Nitrite - 0 Nitrate - 40 Ammonia - 0 Kh - 0.5-9ppm - 1.5-26.9ppm

Aquarium

Dimensions

The aquarium dimensions were 610mm x 305mm x 381mm (24" x 12" x 15") all Length x Width x Height.

Furniture

Driftwood pieces and a breeding cave.

Filtration

Ocean free smart 600 internal filter. 2x sponge filters.

Lighting

45cm Dee tropical LED.

Heating

1x 100w aqua one standard.

Breeding

Behaviour

I didn't see it but i'm sure typical trapping of the female by the male. All fry are still in the cave except one which was kicked out. I will upload this as it has 2 heads and is joined together mid body close to the tail. I don't expect it to survive a long time, but i will see and document it's progress. (After about 3 weeks the 2 headed fry died).

Eggs

There were 10 golden/yellow eggs laid which were 4.0mm in diameter.