allthingslife42
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
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- May 9, 2017
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Hi guys I have 2 males and 2 females bought from a previous owner who said he had bred these guys however due to having discus in the same tank was never able to grow the fry up as they became discus snacks.
Have been trying to breed one of the males and females (unsure if they are a couple) for a week or so ago using the same techniques I bred common bns with.
This technique was the old classic mimic natural weather patterns by removing a lot of water just before a storm system or heavy rains. Over the next few days gradually increase the water by roughly 10% per day til the tank was full to mimic fresh water flow. Of course keeping plentiful amounts of food in there too.
Now i know with commons, flapping of fins while inside their caves is a sign of good health.
The peppermint plecos arent flapping their fins even with enough caves and food. A weather system is only moving in today and have removed some water, havent given up all hope yet lol
Temp atm is 24C (75.2F) have been increasing temp by 1 degree celcius every few days to mimic warmer weather (same as commons).
Ammonias, nitrites and nitrates are good
Havent tested pH (possible problem?) Should be roughly 7.5
Should i continue with this same technique or are there pros out there generously willing to provide me with some top tips thank you
Apologies with the essay just wanted to give you a good insight on the situation
Have been trying to breed one of the males and females (unsure if they are a couple) for a week or so ago using the same techniques I bred common bns with.
This technique was the old classic mimic natural weather patterns by removing a lot of water just before a storm system or heavy rains. Over the next few days gradually increase the water by roughly 10% per day til the tank was full to mimic fresh water flow. Of course keeping plentiful amounts of food in there too.
Now i know with commons, flapping of fins while inside their caves is a sign of good health.
The peppermint plecos arent flapping their fins even with enough caves and food. A weather system is only moving in today and have removed some water, havent given up all hope yet lol
Temp atm is 24C (75.2F) have been increasing temp by 1 degree celcius every few days to mimic warmer weather (same as commons).
Ammonias, nitrites and nitrates are good
Havent tested pH (possible problem?) Should be roughly 7.5
Should i continue with this same technique or are there pros out there generously willing to provide me with some top tips thank you
Apologies with the essay just wanted to give you a good insight on the situation