Breeding L397 babies mixed with subadults

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Breeding L397 babies mixed with subadults

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Hope everyone is doing well.
Can I add newly hatched baby l397 plecos to 2-3 week old l397 babies.
Just wondering if the larger ones would see the yolk sac as a source of food 🤔 💭
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I would say it's safer to let the newly hatched fry sit in a seperated egg tumbler/ container. When they have consumed their yolk sack, you can safely add them to the main tank.
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I've never had a problem with mixing very young and slightly older baby L397.

Just keep them well fed and you shouldn't experience any losses.


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I never remove eggs nor wigglers from tanks. The only time I pull free swimming fry is when there are way too many in the breeder tank or if they are large enough to be sellable.

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Thanks for your message!
I been following you for years and really appreciate your insights 😃
I seem to be on a roll with eggs and have quote a few batches. I had to put winglers with 1 week Olds and so far looks good
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Post by cavefish »

I leave mine to their own devices. I have 3 adult males and 2 females that breed regularly. I have 0.5" fry up to 3" sub adults roaming around the driftwood in a 200g tank. I only took the fry from the male the first time I spotted fry. After that I have just let them be. They seem to do better without any intervention from my part.
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