Introducing a male Ancistrus into tank with a female
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parkadge V.I.P Member
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Subject: Introducing a male Ancistrus into tank with a female Thu Oct 21, 2010 10:28 pm
I bought a male ancistrus and introduced it into my tank that already has a female ancistrus in it. The female has been very shy until now but since I introduced the male she has spent all her time chasing him VERY agressively around the tank. Should I have moved the bogwood and other tank decor when I introduced him so they could form their own territories?
TopAz Small Fry
Number of posts : 38 Location : Canberra, Australia Thank You Points : 2 Registration date : 2010-06-21
Subject: Re: Introducing a male Ancistrus into tank with a female Fri Oct 22, 2010 12:26 am
It might be worth moving things around if the chasing continues.
How big are they?
Does the female allow the male to eat?
How big is the tank?
Do you have a specific breeding cave you intend them to use?
Things should settle as long as plenty of hiding places are available.
Last edited by TopAz on Fri Oct 22, 2010 12:29 am; edited 1 time in total (Reason for editing : Forgot to add a question)
Doug Bristlenose King
Number of posts : 3128 Age : 38 Location : Adelaide, South Australia Job/hobbies : Aquatic ecologist/genetisist Humor : yes please :) Thank You Points : 198 Registration date : 2010-05-08
Subject: Re: Introducing a male Ancistrus into tank with a female Fri Oct 22, 2010 2:44 am
agreed with TopAz...should settle down but a bit more info wouldnt hurt
parkadge V.I.P Member
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Subject: Re: Introducing a male Ancistrus into tank with a female Fri Oct 22, 2010 7:31 pm
It's a 60 cm by 30 cm by 45cm high. It has plenty of plants and hiding spaces. Apart from the the two ancistrus there are half a dozen or so goldfish fry that I'm over wintering
Here's a video of the female. Is she in fact an Ancistrus? She was sold to me as a wild caught L150 in a very reputable aquarium shop
wolverine Chief poster
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Subject: cant view video on slow connection sorry :( Fri Oct 22, 2010 8:16 pm
keep a eye on the female, sometime very rarely they just don't like the male or even set up...
I had a female like that and no matter what I tried it just would not calm her, in the end I had to put her in a tank with more room and ensure no others were near her
good luck ...
Doug Bristlenose King
Number of posts : 3128 Age : 38 Location : Adelaide, South Australia Job/hobbies : Aquatic ecologist/genetisist Humor : yes please :) Thank You Points : 198 Registration date : 2010-05-08
Subject: Re: Introducing a male Ancistrus into tank with a female Fri Oct 22, 2010 11:33 pm
bit hard to tell from the movie but it does look like a common bristlenose, but a better pic of the colouration would be better.
is she settling down?
parkadge V.I.P Member
Number of posts : 97 Location : Dublin, Ireland Job/hobbies : Artist/Military History Thank You Points : 3 Registration date : 2010-10-21
Subject: Re: Introducing a male Ancistrus into tank with a female Fri Oct 22, 2010 11:35 pm
Yes they seem to be settling down a bit now.
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