Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Friday 4th of August 2017. The breeding group consisted of 4 males and 3 females. The smallest male was at least 40mm SL and the smallest female was at least 50mm SL. The individuals were obtained from Secondnatureaquariums Orange. |
Feeding | No foods recorded |
Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
Temperature | 23.5°C to 24.5°C |
Current | Air (vertical) |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 1200mm x 300mm x 300mm (47.2" x 11.8" x 11.8") all Length x Width x Height. |
Filtration | Sponge filter x2 and a HOB filter |
Lighting | 4 foot long LED/Fluorescent |
Heating | Titan Heavy Duty Heater G2 600w |
Breeding |
Behaviour | Swimming around mid tank to the top of the water column over a prolonged period. Temperature was reduced to 18 degrees and a water change. Temperature returned to 23-24 degrees |
Eggs | There were 50 clear eggs laid which were 0.0mm in diameter. |
Segregation | Eggs were removed and placed into a container with java moss. Floating in the main tank with a airline and airstone |
Fry sizes | 7 days: 0mm 14 days: 0mm 21 days: 0mm |
Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 0mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 0mm |