Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Sunday 14th of August 2016. The breeding group consisted of 6 males and 4 females. The smallest male was at least 30mm SL and the smallest female was at least 40mm SL. The individuals were obtained from Different sources, some WC. |
Feeding | 1. | JBL Novo Tabs (dry / prepared) few times a week | |
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Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
pH | 6.80 to 7.20 |
Conductivity | 100µs to 200µs |
Temperature | 20.0°C to 24.0°C |
Current | Air (vertical) |
Other Water Params | Big water changes. |
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 | Java moss, sand, mangrove vallisneria, anubias |
Filtration | Filter corner air driven |
Lighting | PowerGlo 30W T8/2 |
Heating | None |
Breeding |
Behaviour | T-Position, laying eggs one by one. |
Eggs | There were 20 yellow eggs laid which were 2.5mm in diameter. |
Segregation | Remove the eggs, hatch in separate container |
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 | Microworm, D50+ |