Bristlenose Questions

[Oohitsae]

Just a few questions that I'm having a hard time finding the answer to.

1. Does anyone know what the growth rate is like on these guys?

2. Around what age and/or size do they reach sexual maturity?

3. How long does it take to reach maximum size?

4. What is the average life expectancy?

5. What is the average amount of eggs laid in one spawn?

6. How long does the male raise the fry?

7. How long till the fry reach a size large enough to start thinking about rehoming, and what is that size?


---That is all for now, but I'm sure I'll have more questions later. -- Not thinking about breeding anyone yet, just looking into it for future referance.

Hopefully we have a few BNP experts on here!

 

[bkiggy]

I have 4. I will try to answer your? but take alook at book "Bristlenoses" by Kathy Jinkings

 

[sharle66]

Briztlenose tend to not get bigger than 4-5". Males have a 'y' bristle set when matured, which is three or four times more protuded than the girlz. They are great at keeping a tank looking spotless, but remember that tank algae alone will not sustain them. They love veggies. All the best

 

[Cactuspixie]

Also check out bristlenoseworld.com

 

[Oohitsae]

Thanks for the resources. I'll definitely check them out