Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Monday 10th of February 2020. The breeding group consisted of 1 male and 1 female. The smallest male was at least 110mm SL and the smallest female was at least 110mm SL. The individuals were obtained from Pier. |
Feeding | 1. | Repashy Igapo Explorer (dry / prepared) daily | |
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Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
pH | 6.80 to 7.20 |
Conductivity | 200µs to 200µs |
Temperature | 29.0°C to 29.0°C |
Current | Gentle(air) |
Other Water Params | Weekly 50% water changes |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 1219mm x 457mm x 305mm (48" x 18" x 12") all Length x Width x Height. |
Furniture | Sand substrate, 3 large bogwood pieces, java fern. |
Filtration | Mattenfilter with 2 jet lifters |
Lighting | LED self adhesive strip x2 |
Heating | Room heated, this tank is at the top so slightly warmer. |
Breeding |
Behaviour | Trapped once before a few months ago, then no interest in each other until yesterday when a storm was over the, noticed them trapping around midday, eggs were present 24 hours later. |
Eggs | There were 45 yellow eggs laid which were 3.5mm in diameter. |
Time to hatch | 6 days Number: 4 Free swimming: 0 days |
Segregation | Eggs kicked out by the male put in ziss tumbler. |
Fry sizes | 7 days: 6mm 14 days: 0mm 21 days: 0mm |
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Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 0mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 0mm |
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