L97 breeding...no luck

[T1000]

was trying to breed L97, but no luck so far. male is 8in, female 6in.

had observed the female going into cave & the male trapping it...but usually this trapping will only last a while...and the female will escape...

what could be wrong? temperature (30degC)? caves are not suitable (triangular caves, 3.5in wide, 8in deep)? or ph? GH?

the trapping had ceased though...was wondering how can I get them in the mood again:dk:

 

[Doodles]

Daily cool water changes?

Have you read through this breeding log for a pseudacanthicus on PC?

http://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=23898&hilit=L097

 

[Irene0100]

keep trying, may just need a change in the weather. sometimes diff choices of caves help

 

[T1000]

Daily cool water changes?

Have you read through this breeding log for a pseudacanthicus on PC?

http://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=23898&hilit=L097

i am always wondering...is daily water changes, other than lower the temp a little, equate to lowering the GH of the water...aka softening the water?

 

[Doodles]

Not unless you used RO or similar. I think the water changes are more geared around lowering the temp as it kind of tries to mimic being in the wild. Personally i think pressure is important too as a lot of people have been successful after storms plus the water changes

 

[Gecko]

Bro keep trying, at least there are signs....I just wonder if the female is ready, 6" is TL or SL?

 

[T1000]

Bro keep trying, at least there are signs....I just wonder if the female is ready, 6" is TL or SL?

:hi:TL 6in is estimated

 

[Irene0100]

sometimes softer or lower tds helps them to breed, do you have access to RO or rain water?

 

[T1000]

sometimes softer or lower tds helps them to breed, do you have access to RO or rain water?

nope to RO water...at most is DI water

rain water...not sure if safe to use:dk: