 Basics | |||||||
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| Overview | The first spawn was on Tuesday 27th of December 2011. The breeding group consisted of 3 males and 3 females. The smallest male was at least 35mm SL and the smallest female was at least 55mm SL. The individuals were obtained from WC (S. Keller). | ||||||
| Feeding |
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| Water Parameters (at time of spawning) | |||||||
| pH | 6.80 to 7.20 | ||||||
| Temperature | 22.0°C to 23.5°C | ||||||
| Current | Air (vertical) | ||||||
| Aquarium | |||||||
| Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 457mm x 305mm x 305mm (18" x 12" x 12") all Length x Width x Height. | ||||||
| Breeding | |||||||
| Behaviour | Finally spotted the fish in the act that involved two males and one female. The dance started right at the moment the lights went off. Eggs were deposited on the glass as well as in java moss. This group consists of regular spawners. | ||||||
| Eggs | There were 30 eggs laid which were 0.0mm in diameter. | ||||||
| Segregation | Eggs put in a separate container (.5 L) w/air stone and treated w/MB. I do use higher MB doses. | ||||||
| Fry sizes | 7 days: 0mm 14 days: 0mm 21 days: 0mm | ||||||
| Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 0mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 0mm | ||||||
