Breeding The Bristlenose Pleco (A New Approach) part 3 of 3

[@888fluffy]

The Dave is such a throwback to classic nature documentaries. Modern ones are so flowery, dramatic and anthropomorphised these days. I really appreciated the straight forward narration. The facts and behaviours are interesting enough on their own.

[@TheDave333]

Thank you so much. That's very high praise. :-D

[@fishkeeper3734]

Do you know yeah who needs National Geographic when you have the Dave here I think the Dave is better than National Geographic

[@amtravelsaus]

This footage is the BEST I've ever seen , Thankyou for creating it with your bristlenose catfish and sharing :) :)

[@TheDave333]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@amtravelsaus]

@@TheDave333 very much so , Thankyou 👌

[@andrewlangworthy9446]

Honestly the most informative videos I've ever seen. The video quality and attention to detail is second to none!

[@catfishcave379]

This... trilogy... was... AMAZING!! You’ve outdone yourself. I don’t have good enough adjectives to describe your work; but, I do have a phrase. You are the Babe Ruth of KZbin videos. Henceforth, all quality KZbin videos will be graded on “The Dave” scale. I know these are a ton of work, and take forever, but they are worth it. And lastly; just, wow.

[@Razedot]

2020 just took a turn for the better. THANK YOU

[@TheDave333]

You're welcome. :-D

[@lesleyshaz6979]

Move over Attenborough. Superb videos, answered every question I had. Thank you. 🥰

[@TheDave333]

You're very welcome. 😁

[@silvioschurig749]

Love this channel - to me it is channels like this that make youtube worthwhile. Too much is just built around sales and marketing with minimal effort, information or value. Thank you for doing the exact opposite.

[@TheDave333]

You're very welcome. I love making these documentaries.

[@maxinedinler4658]

I have watched many documentaries but I must say you are one of the best commentators, the narration was amazing to the point, and I don't feel as if I need to look up any more information on Bristlenose Plecos. thank you, Dave.

[@TheDave333]

Wow, thank you! 🤗

[@cichlidkingaquatics5988]

I've been breeding bristlenose for 3 years. I absolutly loved this video and thank you for the deep info.

[@TheDave333]

You're very welcome. Thanks for checking out the video. :-)

[@joana-natanpaounovska2593]

Thank you for this great video! It is very educational and the quality is flawless!

[@TheDave333]

Thank you so much! 😁

[@JamesKing2understandinglife]

I am a new subscriber. Your 3 part bristlenose pleco video and aharing so much knowledge of them is wonderfully detailed. I have bred them for years but so much detail I never noticed or took the opportunity to learn about. Thank you.

[@TheDave333]

You're very welcome, and thank you for subscribing. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@jeffkny1]

Amazing stuff been unintetionally breeding them for years they just use all the driftwood in the tank been trying to catch stuff like this thanks for showing im on my 3rd generations and got some yellow blue eyes that apparantly have skipped a generation love these fish i bought 2 and have had hundreds of fry. Keep up the great work

[@TheDave333]

@jeffkny1 Thank you I will, and best of luck with the fish.

[@things.801]

The king has returned.

[@ESF19791111]

תודה לך עבור ההשקעה שגורמת לי להיתרגש ולהנות מיכול רגע בכול-סרט-מחקר ! תודה מישראל :) = THANK YOU FOR THE INVESTMENT THAT MAKES ME EXCITED AND ENJOY FROM EVERY MOMENT IN-EVERY-RESEARCH-FILM ! THANK YOU FROM ISRAEL :)

[@TheDave333]

You're very welcome, and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. :-)

[@shippingexpert]

Thank you for a very interesting video. I have bred Bristlenose in the past, but have had no success in the past year. I will be trying the 1/2 male female strategy. Stay safe...Stay well my friend. Steve

[@TheDave333]

You can do it! Have a beautiful day. :-)

[@andystokes8702]

This series is at least as good as any wildlife documentary I have seen on TV. I can only imagine how much time and effort went into producing it. I have recently purchased a group of juveniles, about 1 1/2 inches long with a view to breeding in a few months. I don't feel the need to watch any other video, you seem to have covered everything.

[@TheDave333]

Thank you. I try to be thorough in all of my productions, and I really love what I do. So, that really helps.

[@JustJusticeJustin]

Took me a while to finish up the 3 parters but it was worth it. I just read on your Electric Blue Jack Dempsey video that you have been collecting footage for this series since at least 5 months ago. That's crazy commitment, hope it pays out for ya

[@TheDave333]

Thank you. I figure that in the long run, everything will work out. I really love what I do, so that helps. :-)

[@reganhorne4193]

Absolutely incredible series you've put together here. As someone wanting to get into breeding bristlenoses, this is incredibly helpful. Thank you so much for all the effort that went into this!

[@TheDave333]

You're very welcome, and best of luck with the breeding.

[@SchusterFishes]

Dave I need more videos about your bristlenose, they are simply the best. I recently started breeding my own group.

[@TheDave333]

I'll, get back to them soon. . . Mine are breeding like crazy! 😁

[@tomneeb5474]

These three videos and your commentaries are amazing. Thank you for making them!

[@TheDave333]

You're very welcome, they were a lot of fun to make.

[@wellokayfine]

Your video is the best Bristlenose pleco documentation of KZbin. Professional filming shots, useful information with research and study. Without any youtuber dramatic language and film editing. It was like an education video we had watched back in school. Personally wish to see a video of Brine shrimp, only a wish, don’t mind. Lots of diy hatching about this creature, but not many people really care about the specie itself(Beside the sea monkey toys). Thank you and wish you all the best.

[@TheDave333]

@ wellokayfine Thanks for watching the video and taking the time to leave such a nice comment. Brine shrimp certainly are fascinating creatures, and they're on a long list of aquatic species that I'd like to document. So much life, such little time to live. . . :-)

[@eduardkeshishyan2010]

Definitely this three-part series is the best on the topic. Thank you so much!

[@TheDave333]

You're very welcome!

[@andrewlangworthy9446]

Honestly the most informative videos I've ever seen. The video quality and attention to detail is second to none!

[@TheDave333]

Wow, thanks!

[@lisadouglas2963]

Thanks, just what I needed, I’ve learnt so much from your video. I just bought a cave yesterday and the male has taken to it very well. No females hanging around but I’ve noticed him fanning half in half out of the cave facing inward. Possibly practicing or trying to get a females attention, idk. So thanks for sharing your journey. ❤

[@TheDave333]

You're very welcome, and thanks for joining me on the journey. If you use those long ceramic plant spike caves you can try to look inside for eggs with a flashlight. I check mine whenever I see a male spending a lot of time in the cave. 😁

[@halos225]

@The Dave, fantastic film work and amazingly precise and accurate narration. I really appreciate your work. I look forward to each of your productions.

[@TheDave333]

Thank you. It's a labor of love. :-)

[@kennith.]

Could you put the entrance pointed towards the bottom vs out the side. That way any mess can fall straight out?

[@TheDave333]

Yes, and that' s a great idea! :-)

[@twasbrillig33]

Incredible footage Dave!!

[@TheDave333]

Thank you ! The fish did most of the work ! :-)

[@twasbrillig33]

@@TheDave333 Not just footage, but also a pinnacle informative achievement regarding this fish. I just happen to have quite a few of these fish (all but one albinos) in my tanks. My friend bred them inadvertently and I got the offspring.

[@digitalmakers1040]

Thank you so much for another great video. Love your channel very much. Looking forward to more fascinating videos. You are doing a great job! Good luck friend.

[@TheDave333]

Thank you so much!

[@tonyscamposcar]

Fantastic Dave, I found this 3 part doco really helpful 30 wrigglers from one young first time breeding, have added wood as suggested and increased the fresh foods 2 fold. Some viewers may not wish the plethora of Ancistrus 101a/ or similar. So AFTER this its every fish for it's self....(I have 2 odd fish one very pale almost albino and the other jet black, the other are a mix of common brown Ancistrus. Thanks again

[@TheDave333]

You're very welcome. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. Best of luck with the plecos. . .

[@caelanharamis5660]

What a wonderful video. I think this method is a very cool idea, and it makes for some great footage. I came here because my calico bristlenose just spawned for the first time, and I wanted to make sure I was on the right track. Having used a classic cave, I have to shine a light into it every time I want to check on the eggs, and I’m sure I’m driving the male slightly insane. I actually really want to try your method, but with the cave on the side of my tank instead (as it is a show tank). Congratulations on finding such a successful method!

[@TheDave333]

Thank you, and best of luck with the recent calico spawn. :-)

[@henryking1919]

I love your style! Like others have said it's a throw back to the older style nature documentaries. Not only the style but the details and information you provide are invaluable! I've been in the hobby for 4 years and thought I knew a decent amount about BN plecos, Rams, and angels but boy was I wrong. Excellent job! As I side note I'd love to see how you'd do a parody of "spiders on drugs" but with fish. I'm sure there's a decent amount of footage of fish being derpy.

[@TheDave333]

Thanks for watching my videos. There are no derpy fish . . . 😄

[@drewm618]

This was so helpful I have a young male pleco and this helped me learn so much about them. Great video!

[@TheDave333]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@markf1fanagain]

Awesome video the best I have seen so far on bristlenose breeding

[@TheDave333]

Wow, thank you!

[@mukul5922]

Thank you Dave for this really epic video ,but not only this video , every video of urs is super informative. Hats off to ur dedication and hardwork👏👏🙏😄

[@TheDave333]

Thank you for the kind words. It's a labor of love. 🎥😀🐟

[@skhan2807sp]

Amazing videos (all three parts) thank you so much for the info... These kind of videos u can watch even with headches (as i just did) Very calm and full of information..

[@TheDave333]

Thanks for watching the video. Feel better soon. 📽

[@skhan2807sp]

@@TheDave333 thank you 😇

[@TheDave333]

You're very welcome.

[@joyshaffer423]

I'm new to your channel and I love, Love, LOVE your work! You have the best info on Bristlenose ANYWHERE. Its very informative. I really like your use of the Exo cave for viewing purposes. What did you use to keep it in place? Again, a great series of videos. Thank you🙏

[@TheDave333]

Hello and welcome to my channel! I used aquarium-safe silicone to attach the cave to the glass when the tank was empty. The exoterra cave was the only cave in the tank which gave them no other choice but to use it. I attached mine to the front of the tank, but it's probably best to attach it to one of the sides instead.

[@rebeccadyer1057]

Awesome video thanks for educating me. I found some eggs last night for the first time so I have definitely learned a lot from this amazing

[@TheDave333]

That is awesome! I'm glad it was helpful.

[@tomtomisek]

Great stuff, Dave! Your footage is incredible and i always learn new things here, even after 40 years of keeping fish!!

[@TheDave333]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you.

[@moonpleco5083]

Thank to your footages l can still discover new facts about pleco life. Additionally to amazing video l appreciate way of narration , a bit like my favourite David Attenborough.

[@TheDave333]

Thank you so much for watching all three parts of the video, and always taking the time to leave a comment. I appreciate the love. 🤗

[@andrewbrown-hf6wx]

best video i've ever seen on these fish well done

[@TheDave333]

Wow, thanks!

[@GiGaSzS]

Amazing documentary series, Dave! Plecos are amazing fish. But I had a few problems with them: - when kept in pair in ok conditions they spawned so often my aquarium was soon filled with plecos. This lead to tank overpopulation and fish tuberculosis emerged killing every fish in it. - to avoid the catastrophy I only keep one pleco in my tank - they wreak havoc in the tank: eating plants especially newly emerging ones, dig holes under caves so they remove all sand/gravel under it to glass, eat snails... On the other note they are very beneficial to aquarium ecosystem because of soil aeration and plant/algae/snail regulation.

[@TheDave333]

They are amazing fish, but they're big, and they're always hungry! Once they get comfortable and start breeding, they don't stop. My angelfish was eating about 100 babies per month at one point. Luckily I have a local petstore that takes the "extra" fish off my hands. :-)

[@atlmbulgay7745]

Sensei Dave. Thank you for all your time and work. I really appreciate it.

[@TheDave333]

*Mother nature is the true Sensei, and I am just her humble student.*

[@jellybeanvinkler4878]

Thank you so much for this comprehensive series!!!!❤

[@TheDave333]

You are so welcome! 😁

[@sf2372]

Unbelievable footage mate, truly great.

[@TheDave333]

Thank you so much.

[@micksmusicchannel]

Great video Dave

[@TheDave333]

Thank you. I appreciate that. :-)

[@elizabethsnyder-baldonado3485]

💙💕💚!!!!! Aaaawww...they all look like they could use a BIG HUG!!!!! If I promise NOT to, can I get in with 'em??? Thanks, Dave--this is SERIOUSLY cute.🤗

[@TheDave333]

Thank you. It's such a great way to keep these awesome fish. :-)

[@elizabethsnyder-baldonado3485]

@@TheDave333 But...what if they're really keeping US??? & we're too full of pride to REALIZE IT???🤔😲😱🙃🤦 🤖MUST...RESEARCH...MUST... RESEARCH...🤖

[@TheDave333]

Yes, in many ways they are keeping us! When looking at the big picture, I realize that all of the living things on Earth are sustaining us ("keeping us" ). Our fate walks hand in hand with all of the other living things on the planet. Or did I just get too deep ??? Yes, research, learn, respect, and protect.

[@elizabethsnyder-baldonado3485]

@@TheDave333 Naaaah--deep is the NEW C😎😎L!!! I was deep BEFORE it was cool. I could literally rhapsodize upon the connectedness of all life for hours, but it would annoy the dog...she knew this from the beginning, like every dog/cat/rat/plecostomus(Oy, Gezundtheidt!!!), & tardigrade I've ever met... They wish all of us 2-leggies would GET IT, already!!! I told 'em to address their concerns to the pollute-ticians... Last I heard, they were still bogged down in committees.

[@elizabethsnyder-baldonado3485]

Dang!!! I got carried away... but they caught 'em, & they made 'em put me back. I meant to tap that I went on Wikipedia & found a pic of a stunning Albino Bristlenose!!! Wish I knew how to upload it... but the fish has way more technological competence than ME.

[@diamonddoves5857]

Wow, this is absolutely incredible. Fantastic channel and detail. Thank you so much 😊

[@TheDave333]

You're very welcome. 🙂

[@periplanetamissionary]

Glorious series, now for an over view(video tutorial) of the equipment you use to make these videos, and how you do so I recently bought the camera you use, but I get the feeling Im missing a few things to get those great macro shots. Keep up the great work and stay healthy.

[@fudgenuggetness]

The best footage I have ever seen! Think I've learnt more from this 1 video than I have going through tons over the past month. How do you get the cave to stick to the glass though? I'm obsessed and want to do it for my own bristlenose's

[@TheDave333]

Before filling the tank with water, I used aquarium safe silicone to stick it to the side of the tank. It was the only cave option available for them, so they were forced to use it. Place a cover over the outside to keep the inside of the cave dark. Thanks for watching the video. I have lots more. :-)

[@jalynne13]

I just discovered a tiny bristlenose baby. Should I remove it to a different tank?

[@TheDave333]

It depends on what else is in the tank. If it's just bristlenose, then you're probably okay. There should be more though, could they have been eaten? Giving it a little tank all to itself and babying it will increase its chances of survival.

[@jalynne13]

@@TheDave333 I found a few siblings, looks to be 10 total. I moved their cave to a separate tank that I filled with water from their original tank to hopefully lessen the shock factor because it wasn't a tank I already had set up. I believe my adult platys may have eaten the others. Thank you so much for your response 😊

[@TheDave333]

You did exactly what I would have done. Nice work. 😊

[@mariehayes9157]

Omg amazing video. My pleco have just started doing this found eggs today. So exciting

[@TheDave333]

Hi! Congratulations on the Pleco eggs, and best of luck with your new catfish family.

[@dominicg0461]

Brilliant video one of the best I've ever seen

[@TheDave333]

Thank you so much.

[@NadeemKhan-it7mx]

Cave joined with aquarium glass??

[@TheDave333]

Yes, using aquarium safe silicone.

[@jastark22181]

I just found that mine spawned. Thanks for this video, I used it to confirm what I already kinda knew lol

[@TheDave333]

Glad I could help!

[@PaulsFishroom]

An absolutely brilliant series of videos. Thanks a lot 🤓✌️

[@TheDave333]

Thank you. It's a labor of love. 🐟🎥🐟

[@PaulsFishroom]

You are very welcome. The best fish video I’ve ever watched on KZbin. Thanks again - I’ve subscribed to your channel 👍

[@mario0FTW]

lovely video series. I am just starting with ancistrus breeding, and this was really informative and interesting. I am using a 29 gallon (120L) long aquarium with 5 female and 2 males, a school of brigita rasbora and cherry shrimp. keep up with the excelent videos.

[@TheDave333]

Thanks for watching the video and taking the time to leave a comment. Best of luck with the new breeding project. :-)

[@mrfish.-]

Hi Dave! Is it true that bristlenose plecos have a high bio-load? Asking because I want to put a female in my 20 gallon aquarium :)

[@TheDave333]

They eat a lot, so they poop a lot. It's all relative, and it really depends on what else you have in the tank, your filtration, your water change schedule, how heavily you feed, etc. . .

[@A-S-4-U]

Hi Dave great video. could you tel me where you got that cave from please or is it home made. thanks if you can help me out

[@TheDave333]

There's an amazon link to the same cave in the video description section. 😁

[@tijmenlemuel4338]

HES BACK!!

[@miamiwong687]

Fabulous video with amazing content. Thanks. I built a coconut cave for my bristlenose pleco last week or so and to my amazement I saw some yellow eggs stuck to the inside of the cave when I was looking for the three shrimps I bought last week, fingers crossed the eggs will hatch and the babies will survive to see daylight🤞.

[@TheDave333]

Wonderful! Best of luck with those eggs. :-)

[@miamiwong687]

Just checked the coconut cave about 5 mins ago. All eggs gone presumably eaten by male pleco as eggs may not be fertilized😳. My learning is not to disturb the cave and let nature take care of itself. Better luck next time.

[@TheDave333]

Letting nature take its course is usually best. Nature is patient, and we should be as well. :-)

[@miamiwong687]

I came home today (21 July 2022) between 18:45 and 19:00 hrs and then checked the pleco cave as per normal which I had placed in tank on 26th June next to the coconut cave (which had a failed spawning attempt the previous month). To my delight I saw the male bristle nose pleco covering and fanning some newly delivered eggs in the inner right corner of the cave - pretty amazing sight as I was expecting the female to spawn at any time. What is interesting is that the eggs were laid one day after yesterday’s water change in order to lower the water temperature from 28 to 26 degree Celsius due to the recent heatwave. I also did a water change on Tuesday 19 July and noticed some spawning activity in the cave but no eggs laid. It’s definitely exciting times ahead for me as a keen fish keeper enthusiast. According to an online article it takes between three and ten days for the eggs to hatch, is that true?

[@Tommy-i9j]

what is the link to the cave you were using to breed this fish

[@TheDave333]

@user-wr2yb2of3f The link is in the description section of the video.

[@manroxd1794]

Great video series, like usual! I wonder what odd animal you will bring us next... chocolate gouramies? Mmmh...

[@TheDave333]

If I were to do a gourami, which I will at some point, It would probably be the Pearl Gourami. I'd love to do them all . . .

[@MrMushroomish]

I wish someone from the salty side would make such informative and well done videos on breeding satlwater fish and inverts

[@TheDave333]

I imagine it would be even more difficult to do with saltwater fish. . . And not many of them breed in captivity.

[@MrMushroomish]

@@TheDave333 Yeah, they are generally a lot harder to breed, but the effort to make a video similar to this would then be even more worth it 🙏

[@polanskiman]

I am curious how you were able to catch all this superb footage considering they are looking straight at you in such cave setup. My L144s are very shy and will immediatly go into hidding once anyone approaches the tank. Are they uninhibited once entering their caves?

[@TheDave333]

Thanks for watching the video. I guess the simple answer is they've gotten used to me and are not so shy anymore.

[@kinnikuzero]

This is just incredible! I don't have the words..

[@TheDave333]

Thank you! 🙂

[@mickche5850]

Nice videos! Very educational and detailed. Keep up the great work. .

[@TheDave333]

Thank you very much!

[@SubrataDasowl]

The only channel that i have the bell on 😍

[@TheDave333]

Very nice!! That's a great compliment. . . Thank you. :-)

[@SubrataDasowl]

@@TheDave333 Keep Up the great work. I would really appertiate a details video on Bolivian rams and discus

[@jobro1511]

hi my bn have spawned and i have over 40 young bn fry what size do i keep them for before i give them away or sell and how do you manage to get them out of the tank they are very fast thanks very good video

[@TheDave333]

1 1/2 inches to 2 inches is a good size at which to sell. I catch a lot of mine by holding a large net under a piece of driftwood, or other hardscape holding BNPs, I then lift the object and the fish swim down into the net when they try to escape. I also trap mine against the glass using a small cup, which I then lift above the waterline once I have one trapped. Like, subscribe, share. :-)

[@ianflynn2353]

Excellent video best one I have seen I was interested if they would eat the fry and it shows that they don't I would like to know where to get the cave to put onto the glass 😄😄👍

[@TheDave333]

Thanks for watching the video. There's a link to buy the same cave in the video description section. 😄😄😄

[@Dmd3058]

Who makes that cave and where did you find it?

[@TheDave333]

@Dmd3058 Hi, there's a link to the same cave used in the video, just above the comments section where it reads " Show More " Using that link will earn this channel a small commission. Thank you. :-)

[@louisecassel2433]

Excellent footage! Thank you .

[@TheDave333]

You're very welcome!

[@fishkeeper3734]

I have the exact same cave that you used for your breeding and I’m currently breeding clown plecos but I don’t understand something do you recommend putting the cave sideways like you did or do you recommend that I leave it on the substrate like regular

[@TheDave333]

I attached mine to the glass, so that I could see and film what was happening inside. However, it's not necessary to attach it to the glass. Having more than one cave option is also a good idea.

[@fishkeeper3734]

OK thank you I added more caves

[@fishkeeper3734]

And thank you for the advice

[@fishkeeper3734]

OK I just added like five caves

[@TheDave333]

2 or 3 should be enough, but the more the merrier I guess.

[@chisaquaticvibe6524]

I saw a video of a koi swimming in the Baltimore Inner Harbor in Maryland. Can you believe that?

[@TheDave333]

Yes I can.

[@chisaquaticvibe6524]

Hello, Dave. Have you heard of this type of catfish? Hoplosternum littorale

[@TheDave333]

Yes I have. They had some in a local shop not too long ago.

[@chisaquaticvibe6524]

@@TheDave333 They're an invasive species in Florida.

[@TheDave333]

Poor Florida. . .

[@Izzy-ew9ol]

mine are suddenly spending a lot of time together in their little spot more than usual? ive got a few caves but is that a possible chance that they might soon?

[@TheDave333]

As long as it's a mature male and female, there's always the chance. Lots of food, esp. protein will help improve the likelihood that they'll spawn. Best of luck! How exciting it is waiting to see what will happen, and then one day you see the babies!!!

[@reboot530]

So what size tank do I use or can they be in the regular tank? I want to breed bristle nose plecos. Thanks

[@TheDave333]

For breeding, use a 20 long or a 29 gallon tank for best results.

[@SVM886]

Hi Dave, I was wondering if its safe to keep Malaysian trumpet snails with bristlenoses if I'm trying to breed them?

[@TheDave333]

Yes, that won't be a problem.

[@SVM886]

@@TheDave333 Thank you. Appreciate all the detailed and informative vids.

[@TheDave333]

You're very welcome, and I appreciate that you watch them. 😁

[@cristinacozma2659]

Absolutely amazing videos. I'm so impressed with the detail of information provided and your observations. Thank you very much! What temperature do you think is best for them to breed? Thank you.

[@TheDave333]

75-80 degrees (24 -27 C) Thanks for watching the video !

[@cristinacozma2659]

@The Dave thank you for replying. Have you ever had a chocolate bristlenose male breed with a blue eyed lemon female pleco? If yes, what colour did the babies turn out?

[@TheDave333]

I have not bred those two. sorry. :-(

[@joshuascott7907]

This was for informative and well illustrated. You got a sub 😎🖖

[@TheDave333]

Awesome, thank you!

[@debmoysamanta6520]

Very informative video .

[@TheDave333]

Thank you. It's a labor of love.

[@christinamorris2823]

How do you clean the poop out of the cave or any dead eggs?

[@TheDave333]

The cave doesn't get too dirty, and I clean it with a siphon hose. I've never had to remove dead eggs.

[@joycejadik1690]

Amazing video! So educational! Thank you for sharing!

[@TheDave333]

You're very welcome and thanks for watching the video(s). They're such cool fish!

[@mitchellportee150]

Awesome info. Thanks a million

[@TheDave333]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sirsweetalot]

Super interesting! Thanks proviging these infos! Small improvement for newer videos would be to keep your sound level. it varies from just right to sometimes pretty quiet

[@TheDave333]

Thanks, will do! I'm a work in progress.

[@norberthemmingsway]

What do you do with all of those fry?

[@TheDave333]

I have a very nice local pet store that either gives me store credit, or cash, for anything that I breed. And sometimes I just give them fish for free, because I want to help them. They're privately owned, and I want to help them stay in business. So. we help each other. . .

[@carolynmoore8023]

Ok i know this is over 2 years old but how do you glue your cave?

[@TheDave333]

I use aquarium-safe silicone to attach the cave. The tank must be empty and set on its side. They're more likely to use the cave if they have no other option.

[@vinnyobee]

Brilliant, so informative, thank you

[@TheDave333]

You're very welcome!

[@michaelbumgardner771]

The Dave has some great videos thanks!

[@TheDave333]

Glad you like them!

[@tomcruise7820]

I just got 2 candy plecos to breed! I put them in a 5 gallon to breed and then soon put them in my 30 but I want them to get a lil bigger before they spawn! Hopefully my plecos breed similarly like youre as I cannot find people breeding candy plecos. Wish me luck and beautiful tank!

[@TheDave333]

Best of luck with the pleco breeding. So much fun . . .

[@tomcruise7820]

@@TheDave333 thanks! Same with you!

[@jaynecassidy3651]

Thanks for sharing. Very informative for myself who doesn’t have experience and have fry which I didn’t expect. Could you plead advise what I should be feeding babies and the parents as I think I have another batch. I did use cucumber but wouldn’t sink now I’ve seen people use forks to hold it down. I’d be very grateful for advice on nutrition and if there is an easier way to collect fry from tank please. Many thanks 😊

[@TheDave333]

@Jayne Cassidy The babies thrive on par-boiled spinach. I put my spinach leaves in a small bowl, with enough water to cover the leaves, and microwave for 2 minutes. Then, I switch to frozen green beans as they get a little older. The easiest way to catch the fry is to collect them when they're still in the cave. You can take the whole thing out (dad + babies) and put in a smaller tank with the same water from the breeding tank (try to keep some water in the cave as you lift it). Or. place a large net under objects like driftwood, then as you begin to lift the driftwood from the water the babies will drop down into the net waiting underneath. It takes some practice, but it works. :-)

[@jaynecassidy3651]

@@TheDave333 yes will be tricky as not in the cave. Underneath the wooden log. I had to put the last batch back into tank as I had a sick fish and had to use the nursery tank as a hospital but sadly I wasn’t able to cure my other fish. Tried everything from fungus and fin rot, a multi treatment and salt but his eye and mouth was covered in cotton wool type infection and his mouth started to rot 🥲. The tank has since been cleaned and ready to put babies back in. It’s only been 1 day since daddy has stayed with only his tail hanging out from under log so maybe another few days before I see anything? I thank you for your your very prompt reply as like I said it’s first time I’ve ever had baby fish 😊

[@TheDave333]

I wish you the best of luck with the plecos. Keeping the water clean is very important for everyone. I'm always here if you ever need more help. :-)

[@jaynecassidy3651]

@@TheDave333 thank you very much. That’s appreciated 😊

[@jaynecassidy3651]

Hi again I realise the Pleco food I have is wavers although solid discs. Are they ok or should I be getting something else? I have got green beans in for the babies and use cucumber. They eggs I’m not sure yet as daddy I’m still under the log and has been almost 4 days. I really just need someone to keep me right with nutrition for the adults too. Thank you again for all your help. Jayne 😊

[@uhmeee649]

Love this style of video

[@TheDave333]

Thank you. All of my videos are like this. Some use narration, older ones use text. :-)

[@harryrutland875]

To breed the bristlenose in a 29 do you have and auto water change system. AMD how often do you change water?

[@TheDave333]

I do not have an auto water change system. I change 5 gallons once per week.

[@harryrutland875]

@@TheDave333 Thanks, I had heard I might only be able to keep 2 in like a 40 gallon but if this works for you I might have to try it.

[@TheDave333]

You're welcome. 2 in a 29G should not be a problem at all.

[@harryrutland875]

Awesome!

[@Popareeno]

How often do you feed your plecos

[@TheDave333]

Everyday

[@lauradahlus]

Will bristlenose plecos breed with Albino bristlenose? And vice versa?

[@TheDave333]

yes

[@NiX_aKi]

Yay! Another excellent presentation!

[@TheDave333]

Glad you like them!

[@NiX_aKi]

So much! I know you put hard work in these videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and beautiful content.

[@TheDave333]

You're welcome. Thank you for taking the time to watch them. :-)

[@reboot530]

I have a 125 gallon African Cichlid tank. I just found for the first time I have bristle nose eggs in the cave. I didn't want my Cichlid to eat them I set up a 10 gallon tank ( that I had on hand) Use the a little substrate from the 125g and filled it with water from the 125 tank. Added a heater and a sponge filter. What do I need to feed the pleco beside cucumbers and Alge drops? I want the best for these Plecos. In you videos you said 20 gallon would be better but all I had was a 10 gallon. Any suggestions on how to care for them? Should I get a light for the tank? What should I set the temp to? Lastly how did you attach the cave to the tank wall? Thanks for you amazing videos.

[@TheDave333]

The babies will be fine in a 10 G, that's where I put mine when they're young. Providing them with a nice soft easy to eat food is important. Cooked spinach is a wonderful first food. I microwave a handful of spinach in water for 2 minutes, cool, and then feed. Also, be sure to provide them with wood to gnaw on. A light is not needed as long as the room where they are has some light. 80 degrees (f) would be a good temp. to get them growing quickly. I attach the cave using aquarium safe silicone, and I don't leave them any other cave options except the one on the glass. That way they're more likely to use it. Best of luck, and congratulations on the pleco babies! :-)

[@reboot530]

@@TheDave333 Thank you. I did loose my first batch. I moved them from the 125 where I have african cichlids and I guess the male ate them. Next time I am going to get a egg tumbler. I didn't know if the male needed to take care of them. So I moved a female into the 10 gallon to see what happens. It's my first time trying to breed.

[@TheDave333]

I use an airstone with eggs that have been ejected.

[@kayhalliday2676]

Thank you for a close look at these fish. Having filmed so much footage; do you think they colour change ( as adults) as camouflage or communication. I have 2 females in same tank. Bought at same time,1 much larger and her spots get larger and smaller. Particularly noticeable when food around

[@TheDave333]

They change colors for several reason. Stress can do it for sure. My females lighten in color when they lay eggs. They also take on a mottled look when stressed. I doubt that the color changes are related to communication, especially since they're nocturnal. They can communicate using something called stridulation. Basically, they grind their pectoral fins against the socket where it attaches to the body to create emit a sound. Males can call females like that.

[@kayhalliday2676]

@@TheDave333 Thanks for that comprehensive answer. I had wondered if it was a dominance thing.

[@chisaquaticvibe6524]

If you catch a bullhead catfish, how would you like it if I called him a battery buster head?

[@TheDave333]

I don't understand, but I would be fine with it. The fish might have an issue with it though!

[@chisaquaticvibe6524]

@@TheDave333 Brown bullheads are also an invasive species in New Zealand.

[@TheDave333]

Interesting . . another poor choice by people.

[@19PurposebyDesgn81]

Excellent video !

[@TheDave333]

Thank you very much!

[@HaniSantosa]

I don't see the male fertilizes the eggs?

[@TheDave333]

He fertilizes them as they come out of the female. He does not pass over them repeatedly the way an angelfish does.

[@SHARKS2021]

awesome video thank you for sharing👍

[@TheDave333]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@chisaquaticvibe6524]

This is cool! This is great! This is awesome!

[@TheDave333]

Thank you!