Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Thursday 18th of July 2019. The breeding group consisted of 3 males and 1 female. The smallest male was at least 75mm SL and the smallest female was at least 65mm SL. The individuals were obtained from Aquabid. |
Feeding | 1. | Hikari Algae Wafers (dry / prepared) daily | | 2. | Boiled zucchini (live) few times a week | | 3. | Blanched sweet potato (frozen) few times a week | | 4. | Green beans (dry / prepared) occasionally | |
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Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
Current | Medium |
Other Water Params | 30% water changes once per week |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 610mm x 305mm x 406mm (24" x 12" x 16") all Length x Width x Height. |
Furniture | Live plants, drift wood, caves, cholla wood |
Filtration | Aquaclear 50 (sponges only) |
Lighting | 4x T5, 14W |
Heating | None |
Breeding |
Eggs | There were 25 yellow eggs laid which were 3.0mm in diameter. |
Time to hatch | 0 days Number: 0 Free swimming: 25 days |
Segregation | In tank nursery |
Fry sizes | 7 days: 0mm 14 days: 0mm 21 days: 0mm |
Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 25mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 0mm |
1 month | |
Fry and juvenile feeding | Algae wafers, carrots, zucchini, sweet potato |