Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Sunday 1st of July 2018. The breeding group consisted of 1 male and 1 female. The smallest male was at least 162mm SL and the smallest female was at least 145mm SL. The youngest adult was approximately 16 months old. The individuals were obtained from The Tech Den, Caboolture Australia. |
Feeding | 1. | Hikari Algae Wafers (dry / prepared) daily | |
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Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
pH | 6.80 to 7.20 |
Conductivity | 300µs to 400µs |
Temperature | 25.5°C to 26.5°C |
Current | Gentle(air) |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 600mm x 300mm x 300mm (23.6" x 11.8" x 11.8") all Length x Width x Height. |
Furniture | Lots of wood. Malaysian driftwood, ghost and goldvine.
Some fake plants also thrown in with some clay caves and a plastic rock cave in tank also. |
Filtration | Aquaone 550lph hang on with an air filter also |
Lighting | Aquaone Tropical lighting, not running any plants or anyone so light is cosmetic |
Heating | Aquaone 55w heater submerged |
Breeding |
Behaviour | Female hiding within plastic cave whilst male was sitting in enterance to clay breeding cave. |
Eggs | There were 20 white eggs laid which were 0.0mm in diameter. |
Fry sizes | 7 days: 0mm 14 days: 0mm 21 days: 0mm |
Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 0mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 0mm |