Baby Alert

[Bandit082]

Hi folks. Sorry to seem dull but I can't work this out.

I have a standard plesostomus at about 5 inches long who has taken up residence in a hollow castle. I also have another breed of sucker which is very different looking but i dont know the breed.

The plec has spawned 180ish fry but I didn't think these fish would cross breed?

Please help

Dale

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[Sonic]

Is it possible that they are 2 different colour morphs of a Bristlenose Plec? 5 inches is large for a BN but not unheard of. A common plec isn't going to breed at that size or in an aquarium. Photo's would be good to ID them.


What colour are they both?

[Bandit082]

Hi sonic and thanks for the reply.  Perhaps I should elaborate. I originally thought the fry were from my pair or hartwigi cichlid. I removed all the fry bar 1 that I couldn't catch to a breeding tank.

Being inexperienced unfortunately they all died but I have just found the remaining 1 I could nt catch in my tank.
This little beauty is approximately 2 cms long.

1 of the parents is identical to this 1

[Sonic]

It has the markings of a BN but is slightly different in colour. Does one of the adults have bristles along its lip and nose? Do you have photos of the adults?

[Sonic]

Is the other one an orange/red colour?


It has the markings of a BN Plec, colour is slightly different but if both parents are different types then it can throw out plain browns and other slight variations. It is a nice colour.

[Bandit082]

I'll try and get some pics but they stay in the castle most of the time. Thanks for the help.  I think the one I don't recognise has little bristles
Dale