Clown Loachs Breeding

[scotslasszoe]

My clown loachs have been acting very weird.

I have 6 of them and all of them seem to be all over my larger one. They are all healthy. its like they are trying to how can i put it. (hump). lol dont know how else to put it. Hubby and friends say the same thing.

Is it possible they are. how can i tell?

Zoe

 

[Lateral Line]

There aren't many believable reports of Botias breeding in captivity. There is considerable evidence to suggest they migrate before spawning. CL are big fish and in most cases, (with hormone treatment), the breeders are in the over 250mm range.

 

[scotslasszoe]

There aren't many believable reports of Botias breeding in captivity. There is considerable evidence to suggest they migrate before spawning. CL are big fish and in most cases, (with hormone treatment), the breeders are in the over 250mm range.

Hi thanks for replying, Not exactly sure what you mean.

250mm range? migrate before spawning?

Sorry to be a pain.

Thanks

Zoe

 

[The-Wolf]

pfk has photographic evidence of clowns breeding
the link to the article is in this topic
http/www.fishforums.net/content/forum/21...Loach-Spawning/

 

[scotslasszoe]

pfk has photographic evidence of clowns breeding
the link to the article is in this topic
[URL="http/www.fishforums.net/content/forum/21...Loach-Spawning/"]http/www.fishforums.net/content/forum/21...Loach-Spawning/[/URL]

Omfggggggg my Clowns are acting exactly the same way as that link.

oooh not sure what i should do now??

 

[mikev]

oooh not sure what i should do now??

Probably nothing. If it is really spawning, notice that in the PFK report it appears that the fishkeeper interrupted it and ended up with unfertilized eggs.

The only thing I can think of is that most of botia breeding reports indicate heavily planted tanks. You cannot really plant the tank now (if yours is not), but adding a large chunk of something like Java Moss may possibly do so good.

How large are your clowns/tank?

 

[scotslasszoe]

Hi

My clowns range from 10 - 15 cms. and my tank is 4 foot. I will have to move them in the next week as i have sold my tank and ordered a new one.

Zoe

 

[helterskelter]

Considering these fish get to 30cm i think 15cm would be the smalest they would breed but as we all know these fish are very difficult and with the PFK photo's it all helps and is very interesting to see.

 

[Luketendo]

This sounds exciting. Good Luck.

 

[cheesy feet]

If they are indeed breeding be sure to photgraph every step!

 

[Rubix]

are you sure theyre not doing the famous loachy dance? loaches are notorious for this behavior. you should post videos or pictures - i can almost assure you a diagnosis if you can post a video.

 

[scotslasszoe]

are you sure theyre not doing the famous loachy dance? loaches are notorious for this behavior. you should post videos or pictures - i can almost assure you a diagnosis if you can post a video.

Hi I have moved all fish to temp tank as i have sold my tank and waiting on my new tank being delivered. managed to catch some action on video camera, tho i no longer have the software to upload it on p.c will try to hunt disc out.

will upload video very soon

Thanks

Zoe

 

[DarkEntity]

Come on scotslasszoe....get the video up here for us to see

Also

Which tank did you go for in the end?

 

[scotslasszoe]

Come on scotslasszoe....get the video up here for us to see

Also

Which tank did you go for in the end?

Arghhhhh i cant get it on p.c. My dad has basically the same camcorder as me so will get his disc, tho wont be till sunday.

I went for the roma 240