cave dimension for Peckoltia compta

[Stuey]

Hi there Apistomaster,

I have managed to build up a colony of 8 L134 which I am confident are of mixed sex.

I am planning a breeding set up. Could you advise of the dimensions of the ceramic caves you have had success with.

I will build some caves from ceramic tiles and I have some slate tiles I can split then cut to shape with an angle grinder

I thought the best orientation of the caves to water current was at 90 degrees, does this fit with your breeding success??

Many thanks
Stuey

[apistomaster]

Yes, most of the caves have water flowing past the entrance at about 90* to the opening of the caves.
This is the first year after 3 consecutive years that mine have not already begun spawning so perhaps at 8 to 9 years old the wild breeders are too old.
I am setting up several groups of 3 year old F1's in 40 gal and continue to hope my old fish produce.
I offer a range of cave sizes but the rectangular shaped caves are about 1" X 1-1/4" but some are slightly larger and some smaller.
Patience is a prerequisite to breeding most of the more popular Hypancistrus spp and L134.