Breeding L333

[jjusttiff]

Hi all,

I have read many forums and advice on breeding L333's I have 3 of them one female and 2 male.

have had them for about 4/5 months. Do changes before rain say around 30/40% and also do mid water change to get rid of poo and left over foods.

Both males go into caves.. stick there tails out.. flag ect... Ph is 7 and temp 29

What would i be doing wrong?

I feed them blood worms once every 2 weeks, myisis shrimp every now and then and hikari pellets every 2 days.. they also get zucchini every other but only like the skin and they dont mind pumpkin.

Any help would be fantastic.

Oh and there tank has driftwood, caves for both males, indian leaves, bare bottom(once had sand, changed to see difference in behaviour.. still the same)

There in a low traffic area...

?? me confused... :/

 

[bigbird]

Hello,

Yes it does get frustrating and it is not as easy at it seems. Most plecs like something over their cave, like a piece of slate for peace of mind. Maybe increase oxygen flow and add some current. Feed high protein. Do 20% water change for 5 days in a row. What is your GH ? Also sometimes they need to settle. Are you sure you have a female ?
good luck cheers jk :thumbup:

 

[jjusttiff]

To tell you honestly I have never done GH test on any of my tanks.. Have everything breeding but these guys. I will buy a test kit today, if so what does it have too be?

I know one is definate Male, and the others i bought as male and female. I guess the only way is to take pics.

Both the males go into the slate caves and the other likes the filter area.

I have heard of low tide system? what is it?, as for flow there seems to be plenty coming from the sponge filter... the water movement is pretty good.

I will try the 5 day water change and see how that goes.

I hope i have a female LOl!

 

[clipper]

L333's come from a very high current area. Try putting a power head in there that goes across the top of the tank. Blackwater extract may also help get your water parameters closer to what you need for breeding.

 

[Irene0100]

hi, these are not as easy as BNs.
i would try adding a bit of blackwater extract or similar to lower ph to 6.5. maybe include some rain water in the water changes.
give some flake food every day in addition to the food currently offered.
maybe you could post a pic of the tank that might help us come up with other suggestions.

 

[The Tech Den]

Juveniles will cave too. You have not mentioned how big they are or how old they are? Perhaps they are not mature enough which will mean it will not matter what you do.

 

[jjusttiff]

Hi

They are between 10/11cm. I have almond leaves, driftwood, barebottom tank. I dont have a internal filter, sponge filter only... maybe as suggested i put a small power head in there. I tryed rain water changes and female still sat near the sponge filter, she seems not interested anymore... will post a pic of the tank tomorrow Thanks guys

 

[foti]

All great advice
Most wont agree with me but I would say try taking out 1 of the males make sure that there are more than 2 caves left in there best 4 make sure you take all caves out the place them back in at different locations
Wait 2 weeks no wc but feed good then start wc every day for 5days max30%then once a week of 20% for 6weeks then repeat

I find if there is only 1 f and 2 m with few caves the males won't risk letting the female in
It happened with my Pepps but it was 1 m 5 females lol females cave just as much as males

Good luck with your 333's mine are about ready to start aswell I have some young fat females just need to sort out what my ratio is and there cave situation

 

[Brengun]

Finicky male L333, just know all about it lol. Mine likes to be the only male in the 3ft tank and only 2 girls as when I added a third he stopped breeding at all. Took the 3rd one out and he's back breeding.

Another hypan L201, little fish they are only about 8cm. Two males = no breeding, remove one male = spawn within a week. Add back 2nd male and no more breeding, remove male and bang within days the original male bred.

Want to hear the clincher? Its a flaming 4ft x 15" tank and two little male L201 couldnt get along and stop fighting. Sheesh!

 

[jjusttiff]

Thank you to everyone and there help on the L333's
I have got 4 more coming soon. Hopefully a few females in the batch.
Im worried if I take out the male that the other fish will get sad.. lol!

Will post some pics shortly of the ones im buying. maybe little more help would be useful then I know what my next action plan is hahhaaa

 

[Irene0100]

I agree having one male might be a good strategy to try for a month anyway.
you say she hangs about the filter, that would suggest they want more water current so worth adding an internal filter like an a aquaball or similar to give good movement.

 

[jjusttiff]

Great thanks guys I have four more coming! today yipee!. have taken on board all suggestions. Hopefully Christmas will arrive early.. if not then a christmas in jan would be awsome!