Saltinthedesert Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 I have acquired 4 L333s (at least that’s what they were sold to me as) from different sellers over the last year. Just found my first eggs/wigglers. I have them isolated in a breeder box in the same 75 gallon tank that they were hatched in. A few questions below: 1. I have photos of all four attached, can anyone confirm my suspicions that at least one of them is not L333? I know Dad is definitely the one that is photographed from above. 2. When and what should I feed the Fry? Do I wait for the yolk sac to disappear before putting it in? 3. Any other tips from others who have successfully bred king tigers to improve survivability of these five little buddies? So far, I’ve been told to add an almond leaf, and feed wafers once the yolk sacks are gone. Thank you everyone! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon p Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 First I keep my L333 at 84 degrees. I feed very small amounts live BBS. They do also get finely ground krill and Spirulina flakes.and thin sliced cucumber. As far as weather if they are all 333’s. Is your worried about your meal or the above picture number three. I have 6 and 3 are from one breeder and 3 from another breeder. Both are reputable breeders and I do bellive them. I know Brazil baned export of the L-333. There is a population of L333 Porto de Moz Pleco .in my opinion the first to pics are tank raised L-333 specimens from Rio Xingu in Brazil. The third I believe is from the Porto de Moz in Bolivia. I’ll send pics of mine when tank lighting comes on in a 3 or so hours. They are easy to see the difference 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewbie Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Also be aware that L333 are primarily meat eaters though they do eat a little vegie. Also you can check planetcatfish for reports on breeding to see if they have additional advice/suggestions for fry diets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon p Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 On 11/8/2021 at 5:44 AM, Brandon p said: First I keep my L333 at 84 degrees. I feed very small amounts live BBS. They do also get finely ground krill and Spirulina flakes.and thin sliced cucumber. As far as weather if they are all 333’s. Is your worried about your meal or the above picture number three. I have 6 and 3 are from one breeder and 3 from another breeder. Both are reputable breeders and I do bellive them. I know Brazil baned export of the L-333. There is a population of L333 Porto de Moz Pleco .in my opinion the first to pics are tank raised L-333 specimens from Rio Xingu in Brazil. The third I believe is from the Porto de Moz in Bolivia. I’ll send pics of mine when tank lighting comes on in a 3 or so hours. They are easy to see the difference The black and white are from Brazil the Xingo and the smaller more yellow are from the Porto de Moz in Bolivia. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon p Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 these came out of the L333 tank I believe these are holes from them. It reminds me of breaking the point of the conch shell to releasing pressure to allow easier removal of the conch. I have 100's of blue Mystery snails never seen holes in shell like this. even the cone area looks to have been chewed on.I know that water conditions and lake of Ca+ can cause pitting but this is not the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltinthedesert Posted November 8, 2021 Author Share Posted November 8, 2021 @Brandon pthanks for the pics. Any specifics on breeding them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltinthedesert Posted November 9, 2021 Author Share Posted November 9, 2021 Update on the 5 wigglers: 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltinthedesert Posted November 11, 2021 Author Share Posted November 11, 2021 After watching some videos, I’m dating these guys 18 days old as of today. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltinthedesert Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 Five week update! All five are currently still with us. They love the almond leaf, but not sure what else of the cafeteria I'm trying they are preferring. Still in the breeder box for now. Will move them to a grow out tank in the next couple of weeks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon p Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 How big are the parents. Bigger tha 2.5”? Awsome. Great looking fry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltinthedesert Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 On 11/30/2021 at 3:56 PM, Brandon p said: How big are the parents. Bigger tha 2.5”? Awsome. Great looking fry Dad is just over 3". Mom might be the one that's 3" or the one that's closer to 5". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon p Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Ok mine are at that 2.5 and 2. I have a pair that is the same color that are at about that 2” mark and the black white are at 2.5 . I have left them alone except feeding them and have not look to sex them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewbie Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 My adult L333 is around 4+ inch; definitely reclusive as he spends 90% of his time in his coconut shell. Probably waiting for a female to visit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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