L46 Breeding Pics from Gecko

[SoToNgMaN]

Am honoured to be invited to Gecko aka Lawrence's L46 "breeding facility" ... enjoy the pics pple ..

*Click for Larger Pic*

[Breeding Tank A]
http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/imagehosting/thum_148b97138022a7.jpg (http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=533)

[Breeding Tank B]
http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/imagehosting/thum_148b9713839eec.jpg (http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=534)

[L46 Babies in Hiding]
http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/imagehosting/thum_148b9713868b82.jpg (http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=535)

[L46 Babies, Surprise Party]
http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/imagehosting/thum_148b9713896454.jpg (http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=536)

[L46 Babies, State of Shock]
http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/imagehosting/thum_148b97138c333e.jpg (http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=537)

[L46 Babies, Looking for Cover]
http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/imagehosting/thum_148b97138f1960.jpg (http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=538)

[SoToNgMaN]

[L46 Babies, Hideout Spotted]
http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/imagehosting/thum_148b971392a4f3.jpg (http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=539)

[L46 Babies, All Take Cover]
http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/imagehosting/thum_148b971395734c.jpg (http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=540)

[Alpha Male L46]
http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/imagehosting/thum_148b97139840cf.jpg (http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=541)

[Alpha Male L46, Another Angle]
http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/imagehosting/thum_148b97139af33f.jpg (http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=542)

[[Alpha Male L46], Better view @ "Chew Chew"]
http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/imagehosting/thum_148b9718447cda.jpg (http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=543)

[Alpha Male L46, size comparison with smaller fella infront]
http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/imagehosting/thum_148b971847491d.jpg (http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=544)

[SoToNgMaN]

[L46 Baby, still looking lost]
http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/imagehosting/thum_148b97184a23e5.jpg (http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=545)

[Alpha Male, "Chew Chew" longer than eyes]
http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/imagehosting/thum_148b97184cff3f.jpg (http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=546)

[L46 Baby Gang]
http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/imagehosting/thum_148b97797be6b4.jpg (http://www.plecoclub.org/forum/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=549)

[Gecko]

Chris, thanks, and sorry again for not clearing the algae...

I really enjoyed the pictures!

[SoToNgMaN]

Chris, thanks, and sorry again for not clearing the algae...

I really enjoyed the pictures!
no prob ...

have seriously declined in photography skills .. couldnt control "depth of field" too well with my aperature ...

will work on it .. :p

[soltari007]

no prob ...

have seriously declined in photography skills .. couldnt control "depth of field" too well with my aperature ...

will work on it .. :p

nice setup, and nice pics! :D

[kampfer]

very impressive set ups....and zebras....Envious...:D

[genes]

Nice series of photos. Lawrence, with so many blind spots especially for tank A, do you do head count of the plecos in it constantly?

[Gecko]

Actually I lost count...I can only say that there are at least 12 to 18 adults and another 12 to 18 babies....in the 1st tank. No way to fall them in to number off...

[Edmundo]

Actually I lost count...I can only say that there are at least 12 to 18 adults and another 12 to 18 babies....in the 1st tank. No way to fall them in to number off...

i can help! :D

[johannes]

cute babies and nice tank set ups...:)

[genes]

Actually I lost count...I can only say that there are at least 12 to 18 adults and another 12 to 18 babies....in the 1st tank. No way to fall them in to number off...

Maybe because i'm still fresh and weary :o. Especially after the sudden death issue. I count my lower xingu sp. everytime now when i am free. And if i find blind spots within my setup, i shift the deco alittle to make sure i can see those blind spots.

[Gecko]

I know what you mean, maybe after a while when they are very settled down, you might learn to "let go"...I did:)

When I have new additions in Tank 2, I watch closely too, you will notice that I can peep into the caves there. With new additions, the alpha male is either challenged or the new birds wonder carelessly into his cave. The results were fatal.

[SoToNgMaN]

give me some time .. hopefully by end of this week .. I'll create a pleco breeder section showcasing their proven setup/solutions ...

[TRIX]

Wonderful setup and really envious over your "babies":D...

[Titus]

I am always fearful of bro lawerence post. Every time i see his L46 setups, my poison starts boiling up.

Good job gecko!! makes me tinking of toying with hypans man...

[Gecko]

I am always fearful of bro lawerence post. Every time i see his L46 setups, my poison starts boiling up.

Good job gecko!! makes me tinking of toying with hypans man...

Hi Bro

This is Chris' post:D

If you are into plecs but need something with easy maintenance and breedable in small space, hypans is the way to go...:)

I will always miss my royals and pineapples, but this is really making up for them.:cool:

[SoToNgMaN]

Hi Bro

This is Chris' post:D

If you are into plecs but need something with easy maintenance and breedable in small space, hypans is the way to go...:)

I will always miss my royals and pineapples, but this is really making up for them.:cool:
Limelight stays with lawrence ... am honoured to be offered an opportunity ...

sadly our president isnt doing his job well enough in diverting lawrence's attention away from his L46 tanks ... else I can bring the ATMs home ... *grinZ*

[akoh]

sadly our president isnt doing his job well enough in diverting lawrence's attention away from his L46 tanks ... else I can bring the ATMs home ... *grinZ*

Next time ask for back-up lah ! so many tanks ! only 2 jokers ! where got enough ! *sign*:( :D

[Gecko]

Next time ask for back-up lah ! so many tanks ! only 2 jokers ! where got enough ! *sign*:( :D

Bro, they got backup, they brought their wifies, luckily my wife help cover my flanks....:D

Chris, honor is all mine, thanks for lugging all that equipment in the rain and at night too....appreciate it much:)

[Titus]

Hi Bro

This is Chris' post:D

If you are into plecs but need something with easy maintenance and breedable in small space, hypans is the way to go...:)

I will always miss my royals and pineapples, but this is really making up for them.:cool:

Limelight stays with lawrence ... am honoured to be offered an opportunity ...

sadly our president isnt doing his job well enough in diverting lawrence's attention away from his L46 tanks ... else I can bring the ATMs home ... *grinZ*

That I can agree. Hypan are nice n space frenly. And it goes pretty well with apistos setup. Not too sure about the PH tho', must do some research.

Btw, where are the hot spots for pleco, hypans nowadays? NKS, 328? itchy itchy... or local L46 breeding rooms.. ;)

[Edmundo]

That I can agree. Hypan are nice n space frenly. And it goes pretty well with apistos setup. Not too sure about the PH tho', must do some research.

Btw, where are the hot spots for pleco, hypans nowadays? NKS, 328? itchy itchy... or local L46 breeding rooms.. ;)

C328, Fish Haven, Aquastar (yishun), Y618 ocassionally have good shipment of hypancistrus sp from lower xingu, a new hype of recent months and L134s too. As for zebras, more and more successful breeding case have been reported from various hobbyist. NKS will be coming in a shipment in a few weeks time, however no idea what to expect from there. :)

[Titus]

C328, Fish Haven, Aquastar (yishun), Y618 ocassionally have good shipment of hypancistrus sp from lower xingu, a new hype of recent months and L134s too. As for zebras, more and more successful breeding case have been reported from various hobbyist. NKS will be coming in a shipment in a few weeks time, however no idea what to expect from there. :)

Thanks for the updates Ed!!

L46 still as ex as ever? hmmm.. hope sg becomes a breeder's land for the world!!! I guess akoh and gecko leading the way huh...

[Edmundo]

Thanks for the updates Ed!!

L46 still as ex as ever? hmmm.. hope sg becomes a breeder's land for the world!!! I guess akoh and gecko leading the way huh...

YOu can join them too! :D

[Titus]

YOu can join them too! :D

I wish have the financial muscle le. Just saw akoh's sale, these L46 still have that nice price tag.. hehee

Ching Ching!!

[Gecko]

Bro, not unlike your hi end ranchu...:)

That day at C328, so rushed? otherwise can kopi a bit...

[Titus]

Bro, not unlike your hi end ranchu...:)

That day at C328, so rushed? otherwise can kopi a bit...

My low budget TVR player la. All baby fish cheap cheap :) I got one big 5 2 2 now spare le... itchy.. haha...

A bit rush, been crazy busy man. Plus all the news of my co. lagi giddy. We must catch up soon. Need you expert advice in setting up hypan breeding tank.. keke

[Gecko]

Share share lah, many experts here too....if not zebras, recommend L66, L399 or L400. Also look up Hypancistrus sp. (lower xingu). These might become extinct or rare when the Belo Monte Dam is constructed...

522 swee! Ask edmundo to help get 2 x Pro 3, for hypan breeding tank, you need to service the cannisters every 9 months or once a year if no other tankmates. Low maintenance:)

The challenge might be getting the right caves, spore hard to find.....

[Titus]

Share share lah, many experts here too....if not zebras, recommend L66, L399 or L400. Also look up Hypancistrus sp. (lower xingu). These might become extinct or rare when the Belo Monte Dam is constructed...

522 swee! Ask edmundo to help get 2 x Pro 3, for hypan breeding tank, you need to service the cannisters every 9 months or once a year if no other tankmates. Low maintenance:)

The challenge might be getting the right caves, spore hard to find.....

guess must find boss chiu to import more of these fellas.. keke

2 x Pro 3 ? wah... would cost a bomb man... keke... hmm... edmund got lobang?

when i ready, will look for u bro!! :)

[barmby]

Try AQ for 2nd hand ehiem filters. Every few weeks, there are aquarists who give up hobby. (Planted tanks are tough!)

[Titus]

Try AQ for 2nd hand ehiem filters. Every few weeks, there are aquarists who give up hobby. (Planted tanks are tough!)

thanks for the tip dude!! :)