Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Monday 10th of February 2014. The breeding group consisted of 3 males and 1 female. The smallest male was at least 50mm SL and the smallest female was at least 50mm SL. The individuals were obtained from LFS. |
Feeding | 1. | Shrimp mix (frozen) few times a week | |
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Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
pH | 6.50 to 7.00 |
Conductivity | 100µs to 200µs |
Temperature | 24.0°C to 26.0°C |
Current | Medium |
Other Water Params | - |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 450mm x 400mm x 400mm (17.7" x 15.7" x 15.7") all Length x Width x Height. |
Furniture | Gravel, drift wood, caves |
Filtration | Filtercorner (Air) |
Lighting | T8 PowerGlo
30W/2 |
Heating | None |
Breeding |
Behaviour | Internal fertilization
Female guards eggs/fry in a cave |
Eggs | There were 50 eggs laid which were 2.5mm in diameter. |
Segregation | Move frys when they are free swimming |
Fry sizes | 7 days: 0mm 14 days: 0mm 21 days: 0mm |
Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 0mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 0mm |
3 months | |
Fry and juvenile feeding | Infusoria, Microworm, flakes |