Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Saturday 15th of September 2012. The breeding group consisted of 1 male and 2 females. The smallest male was at least 100mm SL and the smallest female was at least 90mm SL. The youngest adult was approximately 16 months old. The individuals were obtained from Breeder. |
Feeding | 1. | Repashy soilent green gel (dry / prepared) daily | |
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Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
pH | 6.80 to 7.00 |
Conductivity | 100µs to 200µs |
Temperature | 24.5°C to 26.0°C |
Current | Air (vertical) |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 762mm x 305mm x 305mm (30" x 12" x 12") all Length x Width x Height. |
Furniture | Sand substrate, driftwood and spawning caves |
Filtration | Air powered sponge filters |
Lighting | LED |
Heating | 100 w finnex |
Breeding |
Behaviour | Typical ancistrus spawning behavior. Male took care of eggs and fry until the fry emerged from cave. |
Segregation | Fry were raised with the adults |
Fry sizes | 7 days: 0mm 14 days: 0mm 21 days: 0mm |
Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 0mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 0mm |
Fry and juvenile feeding | As adults |