Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Friday 22nd of March 2019. The breeding group consisted of 1 male and 1 female. The smallest male was at least 75mm SL and the smallest female was at least 80mm SL. The youngest adult was approximately 24 months old. The individuals were obtained from Friend. |
Feeding | No foods recorded |
Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
pH | 7.60 to 7.80 |
Temperature | 27.0°C to 27.0°C |
Current | Gentle(air) |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 1219mm x 457mm x 610mm (48" x 18" x 24") all Length x Width x Height. |
Furniture | Rocks, sand, caves |
Filtration | Aquaclear 110, Aquaclear 70, 2 sponge filters. |
Lighting | LED |
Heating | Ehiem 300 watt |
Breeding |
Behaviour | Female showed interest in getting into males cave. |
Eggs | There were 20 yellow eggs laid which were 4.0mm in diameter. |
Time to hatch | 70 days Number: 20 Free swimming: 17 days |
Fry sizes | 7 days: 0mm 14 days: 0mm 21 days: 0mm |
21 days | |
Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 0mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 0mm |