Breeding Plecos: Top 3 Questions

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  • Опубліковано 26 гру 2024

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  • @TMAquatics
    @TMAquatics  Рік тому +7

    Early access for members! Video goes public tomorrow. Thank you for your continued support!

  • @MacJank7
    @MacJank7 Рік тому +9

    Tom, I think I am over feeding my plecos and corydoras. Just suggesting a video outlining how, when and how often you feed your fish might be helpful for a lot of folks. I think everyone overfeeds when they are beginning and learn to dial it back after some hard lessons. I feel like my grandma trying to fatten up the grandkids over here…

  • @Ccatsby
    @Ccatsby Рік тому +2

    Jorge is the best!

  • @JLAquaticsLLC
    @JLAquaticsLLC Рік тому +3

    Bought your recommended lights. They’re great, super light weight. I was very surprised.

    • @MacJank7
      @MacJank7 Рік тому +1

      They are all I have in my fish room. Very good all around!

    • @nightowlaquatics
      @nightowlaquatics Рік тому

      I got some too!!

  • @That-No-Moon
    @That-No-Moon Рік тому +1

    Didnt know plecos had a breeding season, but I find it interesting that last Saturday, when i was cleaning out my old aquarium to move everything to a larger tank in a new location, my two bushynose plecos apoarently had some eggs around and i had some babies i had to scoop up in a turkey baster. Now i got about 29 multi colored baby pleco in a nursery tank.

    • @portalmasterry6765
      @portalmasterry6765 11 місяців тому

      The more domesticated variants can be made to spawn on a regular schedule. I have BN plecos spawning almost every month with males doing double clutches if two females try to drop clutches close to each other.

  • @walterhubrich1825
    @walterhubrich1825 Рік тому

    Thanks Tom at home sick today. Made my day.

  • @Louisiana_trapper
    @Louisiana_trapper Рік тому

    I appreciate you sending me to NWA a year ago for my L134’s. They are still going strong and I hope to breed them in the next year!

  • @nightowlaquatics
    @nightowlaquatics Рік тому

    Thanks tom! Im always wondering what else i could be feeding my plecos!

  • @TMAquatics
    @TMAquatics  Рік тому +1

    Use this link for the Inkbird Heat Controller: amzn.to/49qil1c

  • @jeffkane4391
    @jeffkane4391 Рік тому +1

    Excellent information as always Tom thanks for sharing 😊 I was also finally able to get a group of L134s 😉😁😊

    • @TMAquatics
      @TMAquatics  Рік тому +1

      Nice. How many pleco species are you working with, and which are they?

    • @jeffkane4391
      @jeffkane4391 Рік тому

      @TMAquatics L046, L104, L129, L134, L173, L173B, L397, L471, Not so mini Ranger Plecos,(Bristle Nose) Albino short and long fin, Blue Eye short and long fin, Calico long fin, Super Red short and long fin. And a few whip tails. I recently lost my group of L174s to what looked like bloat. They were the only fish affected in the tank. It's a little frustrating.

    • @nightowlaquatics
      @nightowlaquatics Рік тому

      Haha I got some of them "new" ranger plecos too....Definitely getting bigger!

    • @jeffkane4391
      @jeffkane4391 Рік тому

      @@nightowlaquatics mine are currently at 6 inches. I do have a solo also unknown L number Ranger Pleco that is pushing 14 if I remember correctly. There are some known to cap at 8" and some that push 24" fingers crossed for 8" 😆 🤣

    • @nightowlaquatics
      @nightowlaquatics Рік тому +1

      Oh wow mine are around 5 now. Really hoping 8 is the biggest!!!😮

  • @tjgentry5285
    @tjgentry5285 Рік тому

    Thanks for keeping it Fishy Tom 😎🤝

  • @flexintonsaquatics
    @flexintonsaquatics Рік тому

    Great video Tom, thanks for sharing buddy 👍👍

  • @TMAquatics
    @TMAquatics  Рік тому +1

    Just a heads up, but Your Fish Stuff is not showing any pellets on their website. I am unsure if they are discontinuing the pellet food, and have reached out several times this past week with no response.

    • @vb2377
      @vb2377 Рік тому

      Can you try the your fish stuff that is meant to micmic xtreme wrigglers and vibra bites

  • @tolgasuren
    @tolgasuren Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻

  • @drockingfish
    @drockingfish Рік тому

    Awesome! How much is shipping for Nationwide??

  • @SandyDoughty
    @SandyDoughty Рік тому

    Great video! Thanks for great info!

  • @k0olmini11
    @k0olmini11 Рік тому

    Awesome video. Thank you!!

  • @markfranklin8831
    @markfranklin8831 Рік тому

    Good information thanks for sharing

  • @JohnWood-tk1ge
    @JohnWood-tk1ge Рік тому

    If you are breeding bristle nose,may I suggest tofu they love it. It’s high in protein (soybean) and a good amount of calcium.

    • @JAM_PLAYS
      @JAM_PLAYS Рік тому

      do you need to boil it first? also does it clouds the water? how high in protein do we need for plecos usually? 50% and above?

    • @JohnWood-tk1ge
      @JohnWood-tk1ge Рік тому

      @@JAM_PLAYS no you don’t need to boil it it doesn’t cloud the water and it’s a soybean protein (plant) so they love it. Cut into chunks,size depends on how many fish in the tank. Fresh it sinks instantly. Freeze the rest,frozen will float until thawed. Stays water stable for a couple days when it floats again remove it. I like firm or extra firm.

  • @jc.5537
    @jc.5537 Рік тому

    Do you still breed good Ocellatus?

  • @benjaminpeters3885
    @benjaminpeters3885 Рік тому

    thanks Tom, i was wondering what is the desired result of the foamboard under the tanks? insulation? noise dampening? leveling? thanks in advance

  • @zebraplecofans
    @zebraplecofans Рік тому

    Great video Tom ❤

  • @FirstClassConstructionGroup
    @FirstClassConstructionGroup 9 місяців тому

    Tom!!! I have an adult pair of L315 wild caught. I’m having trouble finding anybody who can lead me in the right direction with breeding

  • @drakehkusano8078
    @drakehkusano8078 Рік тому

    Hi Tom when feeling your fry EBO PASTE do you smear it on a slate ? Like Pleco Ceramics DIY Paste ? Or make tiny balls ?

  • @gregjonesonline
    @gregjonesonline Рік тому

    are you allowing time for the diy paste to dry? it looks like they brush it on very thin and it appears wattery, is that your experience? i haven't tried it yet

  • @kjeaquatics
    @kjeaquatics Рік тому

    Andreas Tanke and other pleco keepers use Bassleer ? but ok

  • @Pricelistsell
    @Pricelistsell Рік тому

    I had 6 Snowball Pelco - less than an inch long. Regrettably, 3 died, when will they mature before the breed?

    • @sophistiq8ted
      @sophistiq8ted Рік тому

      What did you end up feeding your snowball pleco? I'm trying everything to get mine to eat.

  • @xXIceWolfXx94
    @xXIceWolfXx94 7 місяців тому

    I live in Austria (Germany) so ebo is close here , the plecos really love the food but what i dont unterstand there is only 12% mussel inside thats nothing for that price , there gives a other food from discusfood there 50% inside maybe im ready for a test

  • @-AndrewR
    @-AndrewR Рік тому

    👍🏻👍🏻

  • @TJ_Southwick
    @TJ_Southwick Рік тому

    Top question…. Do I get out of the hobby because my entire fish room hasn’t laid eggs in two years.?

    • @walterhubrich1825
      @walterhubrich1825 Рік тому

      Hello Southwick
      Stay with the hobby if you enjoy it. If you are doing things the same, maybe water plant changed things?

    • @kjeaquatics
      @kjeaquatics Рік тому

      I have some secret sauce for you lol

  • @Aquafinity
    @Aquafinity Рік тому

    Great video and thanks for the excellent info!