At What Age/Size to Yellow Labs Start to Breed?

[Labenator65000]

I've got 6 Yellow Labs ranging from 1.5-3" in length. The oldest have been in there for a few months, but they all started out as tiny juveniles. I have decor with nooks and crannies that they can hide in. At about what age/size will they start to breed?

 

[Malawi Freak]

When they decide they are ready. I've seen a 1.5" holding.

 

[didysis]

Water Temp/ Tank layout has a good part to do with it, make sure you have some rocks in the tank, a good flat one.

 

[Fishie]

Following trying to breed labs too ! ^_^

 

[Labenator65000]

Water Temp/ Tank layout has a good part to do with it, make sure you have some rocks in the tank, a good flat one.

Care to elaborate on the temp? I keep my tank at about 78.

 

[Malawi Freak]

If you are trying to force breeding there is a trick. Pm me and I'll let you know, but I'd rather not post it here cause it can be a sure way to wipe a tank out if you're irresponsible.

 

[didysis]

Usually breed in warmer waters. My tank is at right at about 80 and my fish breed like crazy

 

[kelbaker79]

Usually breed in warmer waters. My tank is at right at about 80 and my fish breed like crazy

+1....mine is the same temp and they won't stop! There's always at LEAST one holding...

 

[bob mccoy]

good to know im trying the same thing so ill put some flat rocks in mine also.

 

[Andy Sager]

Size mostly doesn't matter...

I've got 6 Yellow Labs ranging from 1.5-3" in length. The oldest have been in there for a few months, but they all started out as tiny juveniles. I have decor with nooks and crannies that they can hide in. At about what age/size will they start to breed?

...AGE does. Your fish should be at least 2 years old and about 2" before they will start to really breed on a regular basis. (This is an average. Some may start earlier, some later.) They will also do better in a larger aquarium even tho they are a smaller fish (max length 4"-5") 40 gal Long (48" x12"x12") & up. Space, privacy, and protection will produce more spawns than not.

Hope this helps...