 Basics | ||||
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| Overview | The first spawn was on Monday 17th of June 2013. The breeding group consisted of 4 males and 2 females. The individuals were obtained from The Wet Spot, Portland, OR. | |||
| Feeding |
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| Water Parameters (at time of spawning) | ||||
| pH | 7.60 to 7.60 | |||
| Temperature | 24.0°C to 24.5°C | |||
| Current | Medium | |||
| Other Water Params | Cold water changes weekly with Kapata leaf added. | |||
| Aquarium | ||||
| Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 610mm x 305mm x 406mm (24" x 12" x 16") all Length x Width x Height. | |||
| Furniture | Sand with potted Anabias and small wood with half flower pot for cover. | |||
| Filtration | Corner sponge and Aquean hob filter for current | |||
| Lighting | Low lighting with 24" fluorescent bulb on timer | |||
| Heating | None Room stays about 78f | |||
| Breeding | ||||
| Behaviour | Several males chasing around females 1 day after 70% cold water change. Typical "T" position and Female seemed to only carry 1 egg at a time and was cautious about egg placement. although potted plant with large leaves and spawning mop offered, she preferred the front glass in the flow of the hob filter. | |||
| Eggs | There were 12 light whitish tan eggs laid which were 0.0mm in diameter. | |||
| Fry sizes | 7 days: 0mm 14 days: 0mm 21 days: 0mm | |||
| Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 0mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 0mm | |||
