Hi. I'm new here so hope I am posting in the right spot.
I have 5 Imperial Ranger plecos. Got them when they were about 1.5" They now are between 4"-5'
Think I have 2 females or at least 2 are definitely wider in the mid section then the others.
I can't seem to find out much information about them.
One of the males was in his cave last week for 4 days, without coming out that I saw. Was hoping e had eggs there but not luck.
Have them in a twenty long and plan on moving them soon after I rearrange my fish room.
Does anyone have these plecos and have any suggestions on spawning them?
sorry not sure how to post a picture or I would show them to you.
Thanks for your help.
Catherine
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Re: Imperial ranger pleco
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I have checked there, there isn't ay info about breeding them. That's what I am looking for.
Thanks any ways.
Thanks any ways.
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Re: Imperial ranger pleco
Catherine,
I am not aware of any captive spawnings of this sp. In nature, like most other members of the genus, they spawn in holes dug into the river bank. Closed end spawning tubes might be enough to replicate this.
You will definitely need a much larger tank. Five 4-5" heavy bodied loricariids in a 20 long would be woefully overstocked by anyone's standards. I realize you have plans to move them.
If I were giving this species a go, I would start with a 125 gallon or larger and build up a false river bank along the back using large closed end spawning tubes and pieces of flat slate. Substrate would be a thin layer of sand with a few large pieces of driftwood for decor.
They are often found in sluggish waters, especially in the dry season, so they do not need the high O2 levels many rapids dwellers do. A big tank, the right caves, and clean water should get you there.
-Shane
I am not aware of any captive spawnings of this sp. In nature, like most other members of the genus, they spawn in holes dug into the river bank. Closed end spawning tubes might be enough to replicate this.
You will definitely need a much larger tank. Five 4-5" heavy bodied loricariids in a 20 long would be woefully overstocked by anyone's standards. I realize you have plans to move them.
If I were giving this species a go, I would start with a 125 gallon or larger and build up a false river bank along the back using large closed end spawning tubes and pieces of flat slate. Substrate would be a thin layer of sand with a few large pieces of driftwood for decor.
They are often found in sluggish waters, especially in the dry season, so they do not need the high O2 levels many rapids dwellers do. A big tank, the right caves, and clean water should get you there.
-Shane
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Re: Imperial ranger pleco
I have been keeping this species for a number of years attempting to breed them.
I do get a lot of caving with the males but so far no spawns. Up until recently I had 6 of them in a 125. I am in the process of moving and they are in a 75 gallon temporarily until my new fish room is built. My largest ones are about 7" SL. Smallest is about 5" SL.
You will definitely need a larger tank. I would agree that a 125 is the best bet.
I haven't had any luck spawning them without special effort. Once I get the new fish room up I will probably start working with rainy and dry seasons to see if that makes a difference.
Andy
I do get a lot of caving with the males but so far no spawns. Up until recently I had 6 of them in a 125. I am in the process of moving and they are in a 75 gallon temporarily until my new fish room is built. My largest ones are about 7" SL. Smallest is about 5" SL.
You will definitely need a larger tank. I would agree that a 125 is the best bet.
I haven't had any luck spawning them without special effort. Once I get the new fish room up I will probably start working with rainy and dry seasons to see if that makes a difference.
Andy