In Your Experience How Old Are Plec's Before They Breed?

[LiveYourLife]

Hi Guys, Iv Just Recieved 10 Baby Bristlenoses From Another Member Of The Forum. They Have A 5ft Tank All To Themselves ( Even Though They Are Only 2cm At The Moment ) I Was Wondering How Old They Were In Your Experience When They First Started Showing Signs Of Breeding, Then Actually Spawned. I Know They Are Too Young To Be Sexed At The Moment, But You Can Never Be Too Prepared

 

[indigoj]

About 8 months with good feeding and clean water, more likely 12 months or so.

 

[skippy_49nz]

It does depend on the conditions. For me they usually start to show signs by the time the males have some bristles sprouting.