Adult male Zebra Plecos are bigger and bulkier than females with more pronounced facial and fin spine characteristics. We all know how difficult it is to identify the sex of these fish, so please post a picture in here and we'll try to help you (or at least give an educated guess!). The male Zebra Plecos tend to be more territorial than their female counterparts and can often get into fighting over territorial claims. I personally have a community of seven fishes with a good male to female ratio. Share. 6 years ago. We'll see further on what that's all about. The zebra pleco is more of a carnivore than an algae eater. Re: Male or Female? The Zebra pleco becomes reproductive from the age of 2-4 years old, and proper shelters are a crucial part of the breeding process. Zebra Plecos are stunning! Laying approximately 15 eggs in a cave is the extent of the female Zebra Pleco’s parenting. I have four males and three females. the other zebras are smaller and you can see they are males and start The zebra pleco L-046 (Hypancistrus zebra) is very hardy, does well in hard or soft water, remains small (max size around 3 inches) and is not aggressive towards other species. ... the male has a broader head and the first pectoral fin ray is thicker for the male then the female. Male Or Female.....You Decide! Before buying a Zebra Pleco So, if you are hosting more than one male Zebra Pleco in your home, make sure that you have a large aquarium. answer #2. hanarain. Post by czechzebra » Fri Dec 18, 2015 12:02 am I have only for zebras in one 54 liter aquarium and there is 2 caves. Share. Male or hairy female. plecos. Share. But here is a link that might help you: It protects the eggs from predators until they hatch in about 3 – 4 days. Actually, the female Zebra Pleco’s eggs are fertilized by the male after she lays them. Post by John » Wed Aug 25, 2010 10:10 am. A fat male … This video shows our Zebra Plecos and how we care for them. Zebra Pleco. 1,263 1.3K. A male usually seems darker than a female, as if the black was more present than the white stripes. Once the eggs hatch, the fry start appearing and at that time they can be fed baby fish food and algae powder. By Kevin, 6 years ago on Tropical Fish. Provide mainly meaty foods … Share. But it can be quite hard to tell the two genders apart until the fish are fully grown (about 3 years). Male or hairy female. I'm not sure, sorry. The female leaves as soon as the egg laying process is over, while the male keeps vigil. Females are slimmer and lighter with more curve in their lower back region. These are true Zebra Plecos. About Robert 269 … The zebra pleco has bold black lateral stripes running across a white body with a black stripe running over the body from one pectoral fin to the other. To check for availability, please contact me. 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