Spawning report: Ancistrus sp, Yellow Blue Eye Bristlenose
Name: John Satterlee
Scientific Name of Fish*
Bristlenose “Yellow Blue Eye”
Hobby Name of Fish: Yellow blue eye bristlenose pleco
Method of Reproduction: Cave spawner
Number and Gender Distribution of Parents : group of 2 male, three female
Origin of Parents: Tank raised, Frank Cowherd
Approximate number of eggs or fry* ________
March 2025. 20 fry
These have been colony breeding for me over the past three years
Date of Free Swimming If Hatched:
Approx. Number of Fry at 30 Days* 13 fry
Approx. Number of Fry at 60 Days _____________
Aquarium Conditions:
pH 7.2
General Hardness: 150 ppm
Average Temperature (F) 72-82 depending on season
Salinity: None
Average Nitrate: less than 40 ppm.
Aquarium Size: 10 Gallon
Water Source: Rockville town water
Water Changes: Every two months, 80-90% water change
Filtration System: Sponge filter---TWO
Additives: tablespoon of crushed coral
Décor:
Live Plants: Bolbitis, Guppy grass.
Hiding Places: 7 pleco caves and several flat rocks to create plenty of resting and breeding spots. Also have some drift wood and cholla wood in the tank.
Substrate: bare bottom
Lighting Type and Timing: Home depot shop light, 14 hours light, 10 hours dark
Food Fed to Parents and How Often* Tetramin flake food daily, Hikari algae wafers twice per week, Live baby brine shrimp twice a week. Live black worms every 2-3 weeks. I also feed blanched zucchini or butternut squash a couple times a week
Feeding and raising fry: Fed like parents. I have sold a couple batches of these at PVAS and other auctions. I like to remove the fry and grow out on other tanks once I can catch them.
