Breeding / Rarely bred at home
Rarely bred at home · Moderate
Breeding the spined loach
Spawns in spring in groups; seldom bred commercially.
Step by step
Pairing
Group in spring.
Breeding tank
Coldwater tank or pond with sand and plants.
What starts it
Cold winter then spring warming.
Eggs and young
Hundreds of eggs.
Raising the fry
Fry take infusoria and brine shrimp.
Common mistakes
- No winter cooling
Male or female
- Male: Smaller with a thickened pectoral fin
- Female: Larger, plumper
- Males have a lamella on the pectoral fin
Can I breed it in my tank?
- This species is rarely bred in home tanks.
- Takes some experience.