Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Sunday 5th of July 2015. The breeding group consisted of 3 males and 2 females. Additionally, there were 1 unknown individual present. The smallest male was at least 60mm SL and the smallest female was at least 60mm SL. The individuals were obtained from LFS. |
Feeding | 1. | JBL Novo Tabs (dry / prepared) few times a week | |
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Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
pH | 6.50 to 6.80 |
Conductivity | 100µs to 200µs |
Temperature | 24.0°C to 27.0°C |
Current | Air (vertical) |
Other Water Params | WC 30% |
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, plants, wood |
Filtration | Filtercorner airdriven |
Lighting | PowerGlo T8 30W/2 |
Heating | None |
Breeding |
Behaviour | Cave spawner
Male guards eggs |
Eggs | There were 40 yellow eggs laid which were 3.0mm in diameter. |
Segregation | Removed the cave to separate hatchery container |
Fry sizes | 7 days: 0mm 14 days: 0mm 21 days: 0mm |
Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 0mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 0mm |