bristlenose breeding questions

[stan1973]

I have a pair in with my kribs and they keep going into the coconut shell caves that I have for the kribs. I don't want them to disrupt my kribs breeding so was just wondering what I should use for caves so that both the bristle noses and kribs do not disturb each other.
Also how many species of bristle noses are there? my two look like the same species but Im just a little concearned they could be different as I dont know much about them.
Also what should I feed the bristle noses to condition them?

 

[AusPleco]

It would depend on the exact type of bristlenose as to what food is best. If it is the common type of bristlenose you have then you can feed them algae wafers, blanched zucchini and pumpkin amongst other things. Do you have a pic of you bn?

In regards to how many there are there are hundreds of plecos and as you will notice most of them have beenb assigned an L number

In terms of caves you can make a diy cave at home or there is some good quality made ones in the for sale section.

 

[Irene0100]

if your bns like the coconut caves, put some more in. I would think they would want a bigger entrance hole to be happy.
please post pics of bns.

 

[stan1973]

pictures of my bristlenoses

Hi

Here they are, does anyone know the exact species? I think theyre the same species but haven't seen any sign of coutship. the male turned a bit pale when I was taking the pic.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.253739928052247.58609.100002487260030&type=3&l=52ad79a898

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.253737168052523.58608.100002487260030&type=1&l=b116d14986

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.253737168052523.58608.100002487260030&type=3&l=b116d14986

 

[Brengun]

You may well have 2 males. The one at the rear being the dominant one which is why the front one hasn't properly developed his bristles.

 

[stan1973]

Thanks, do females not have bristles at all then?