L397 Alenquer Tiger Pleco Breeding

[HappyFish]

Hey

I've recently have taken in a group of 4 L397 Alenquer Tiger Pleco the previous owner said he had one batch of eggs but nothing came of it,the are currently in a tank with numerous caves,wood and slate I have a sponge filter along with an internal filter to create flow,I'd be really appreciative of any advice regarding food,temps etc I'm not a beginner but no means an expert so really need the help thanks Lee

 

[L-ko]

Hi,

You can find some information there: Panaqolus sp. "L 397"

To encourage spawning with Panaqolus, a strong change in the conductivity of the aquarium water has often proven effective.
There are examples where a group spawned with the first owner when he lowered the conductivity. After being passed on, the same group spawned with the new owner when the conductivity was raised. So obviously the only thing that matters is the change.

Greetings
Elko

 

[HappyFish]

Hi,

You can find some information there: Panaqolus sp. "L 397"

To encourage spawning with Panaqolus, a strong change in the conductivity of the aquarium water has often proven effective.
There are examples where a group spawned with the first owner when he lowered the conductivity. After being passed on, the same group spawned with the new owner when the conductivity was raised. So obviously the only thing that matters is the change.

Greetings
Elko

many thanks for the reply,when you say change do you mean temperature,diet,?

 

[L-ko]

Hi,

You can also try temperature, food, etc.
But with Panaqolus, it's especially the conductivity.

Greetings
Elko

 

[HappyFish]

Hi,

You can also try temperature, food, etc.
But with Panaqolus, it's especially the conductivity.

Greetings
Elko

I may sound silly but could you explain what you mean by conductivity?

 

[L-ko]

Conductivity (electrolytic) - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[L-ko]

In aquariums, this depends on the amount of dissolved salts.
In my home town, there the tap water has a conductivity of approx. 300 µS/cm.
Osmosis water has a conductivity of <10 µS/cm

 

[HappyFish]

I see thank you