Deleatidium Posted June 5, 2002 Report Share Posted June 5, 2002 I am attempting to breed my gold spot otos (Parotocinclus spilosoma) for the first time. I have three individuals and have had them for over a year. I am pretty sure I have 2 females and a male. I hope so anyway. I'm following Derek Heath's instructions as to how he did it as posted at planetcatfish.com. I'll keep you posted as to how I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted June 5, 2002 Report Share Posted June 5, 2002 What are you feding them?? I also have 3 so keep us posted Good Luck /Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleatidium Posted June 9, 2002 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2002 Flake, freeze-dried tabs, pellet and Tropical Tucker frozen food. Tomorrow I am performing their first cold water change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted June 12, 2002 Report Share Posted June 12, 2002 I wrote in the planet catfish article: "Both spawning sites, although not directly in the current, are adjacent to the main current in the tank. I do not know if the presence of this current is a requirement in choosing a spawning site." I now feel that a good current maybe one of the triggers in breeding. Since my pump packed up on me and was replaced with one that produces a smaller flow rate these fish have showed no further inclination to breed. Mind you the temperature is now a little cooler as well so that may also be the cause. If not already, you may want to consider this and employ a small powerhead or some other means to produce a current. In my case the current ran directly down one corner of the tank and then across the bottom of the tank. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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