Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Wednesday 9th of November 2011. The breeding group consisted of 1 male and 0 females. Additionally, there were 3 unknown individuals present. The smallest male was at least 30mm SL and the smallest female was at least 36mm SL. The individuals were obtained from Fishchicks Aquatics (Brisbane, Australia). |
Feeding | No foods recorded |
Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
pH | 6.40 to 6.60 |
Temperature | 25.0°C to 26.0°C |
Current | Medium |
Other Water Params | 1 ppm PO4, 10 ppm NO3 |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 400mm x 230mm x 250mm (15.8" x 9.1" x 9.8") all Length x Width x Height. |
Furniture | Plenty of bog wood, crypts and chain swords. |
Filtration | 150 l/h internal filter |
Lighting | 8w T5HE |
Heating | 25w AquaOne heater |
Breeding |
Behaviour | Spawning not observed |
Eggs | There were 10 clear eggs laid which were 2.0mm in diameter. |
Time to hatch | 2 days Number: 10 Free swimming: 4 days |
Fry sizes | 7 days: 0mm 14 days: 0mm 21 days: 0mm |
Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 0mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 0mm |