firefish Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 I have a mature male and femle GBA which I would love if they breed. Is there something that I can do to the tank to help start them breeding? (like the cold water change for cories) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatBrat Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Just condition them up on good quality food for a 2-3 weeks. Then perform a 40% water change with cold water and increase the flow with an extra pump. Sometimes you don't even need to do this and they will start on their own. Just make sure you keep the water quality good, and you shouldn't have any troubles. Oh, and make sure you have a suitable cave or 3 for them (for ancistrus I usually use half coconut shells, but any tight dark space can and will be used). Cheers, Jake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 I have always found these fish will breed if they want to, or not if they don't, regardless of conditions :roll: They particularly favour tight spots in, or under, driftwood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefish Posted February 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 ok,cool. I have 3 coconut shells (might add another) and there is some area under some driftwood. Are there any specific foods I should condition them with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 I never did so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Barry white should get them in the mood :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Ive found that seperating them for a few weeks then put them back together works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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