Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Thursday 25th of May 2017. The breeding group consisted of 1 male and 3 females. The individuals were obtained from Steve Suchon. |
Feeding | 1. | Cobalt (dry / prepared) daily | |
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Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
Temperature | 21.5°C to 24.5°C |
Current | Air (vertical) |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 914mm x 305mm x 432mm (36" x 12" x 17") all Length x Width x Height. |
Furniture | Pleco caves |
Filtration | Sponge |
Lighting | Half strip light |
Heating | None |
Breeding |
Behaviour | Discovered wigglers in cave with male guarding |
Eggs | There were 40 pink eggs laid which were 0.0mm in diameter. |
Time to hatch | 0 days Number: 0 Free swimming: 40 days |
Segregation | Once fry were moving in cave they were removed |
Fry sizes | 7 days: 6mm 14 days: 12mm 21 days: 18mm |
Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 25mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 0mm |
Fry and juvenile feeding | Microworms and as adults |