Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Thursday 10th of July 2014. The breeding group consisted of 1 male and 4 females. The smallest male was at least 75mm SL and the smallest female was at least 85mm SL. The youngest adult was approximately 24 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 | 5.80 to 6.20 |
Conductivity | 100µs to 100µs |
Temperature | 25.5°C to 27.0°C |
Current | Air (vertical) |
Other Water Params | Blackwater conditions were needed to succesfully hatch the eggs. |
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, lots of driftwood and spawning caves |
Filtration | Air powered sponge filters |
Lighting | Led |
Heating | 100w finnex |
Breeding |
Behaviour | Typical Ancistrus spawning behavior. Male cared for eggs and fry until they emerged. |
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 |