Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Tuesday 10th of April 2012. The breeding group consisted of 2 males and 4 females. The smallest male was at least 45mm SL and the smallest female was at least 50mm SL. The youngest adult was approximately 2 months old. The individuals were obtained from Two different LFS. |
Feeding | 1. | Ken's earthworm sticks (dry / prepared) daily | |
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Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
Temperature | 22.5°C to 24.0°C |
Current | Medium(air) |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 305mm x 305mm x 762mm (12" x 12" x 30") all Length x Width x Height. |
Furniture | Driftwood and Java moss |
Filtration | Poret foam wall with air |
Heating | 150w |
Breeding |
Behaviour | Eggs scattered all over the tank. On the glass, on plants, on heater cord. |
Eggs | There were 35 eggs laid which were 0.0mm in diameter. |
Segregation | Left parents - they did not bother the eggs |
Fry sizes | 7 days: 0mm 14 days: 0mm 21 days: 0mm |
Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 0mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 0mm |
Fry and juvenile feeding | Decapsulated brine eggs and they would eat off the earthworm sticks I fed the parents |