cichlid7 Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Hi Does anyone Know how to breed Port Hoplo Catfish if so could you please let me Know Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 First of all you need a pair. You may think I'm being a bit flippant saying that, but it appears that the males are few and far between. Then it is just a matter of conditioning them up. Have a floating half polystyrene cup on the surface (split lengthwise) and when you see the male staring to do his bubble nest, you'll know that you aren't far away. WARNING Keep hands away from the vicinity of the cup, as the male defends this area very hard. The first time I got caught with an attack, and the only time mind you, it was quite a shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlid7 Posted April 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 yep i got a male and female ive got them in a 4ft community tank at the moment Should i put them in a tank on their own Do i put stones on the bottom or leave it bare what sort of filter would be best also the temp. And what size tank The male is about 12cm and the female is about 14cm I gt the female yesterday from a mate and they became very friendly within 10 minutes. Sorry for all the questions Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 yep i got a male and female ive got them in a 4ft community tank at the moment Should i put them in a tank on their own Do i put stones on the bottom or leave it bare what sort of filter would be best also the temp. And what size tank The male is about 12cm and the female is about 14cm I gt the female yesterday from a mate and they became very friendly within 10 minutes. Sorry for all the questions From the top Lucky you. Yes, saves hassle for the male who defends. Hiding places for the female, and instead of a cup you could use floating indian fern. Bare bottom, easier for the babies to be found and to find food later and to clean. No smaller than a 2footer. About 75oF, that's what I did mine at anyway. No sweat on the queries we are here to help if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayne Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 i have some of these that look to showing breeding behavior, cichlid 7 did you manage to breed yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 :digH: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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