Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Thursday 19th of March 2020. The breeding group consisted of 2 males and 3 females. Additionally, there were 5 unknown individuals present. The smallest male was at least 180mm SL and the smallest female was at least 150mm SL. The youngest adult was approximately 24 months old. The individuals were obtained from Wild caught. |
Feeding | 1. | Repashy (dry / prepared) daily | |
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Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
pH | 7.20 to 7.60 |
Conductivity | 300µs to 400µs |
Temperature | 28.0°C to 28.5°C |
Current | Strong(air) |
Other Water Params | Basic hot hypancistrus params |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 914mm x 457mm x 610mm (36" x 18" x 24") all Length x Width x Height. |
Furniture | Bare bottom with caves and slate |
Filtration | Sponge |
Lighting | None |
Heating | 250w eheim |
Breeding |
Behaviour | Basic pleco cave trapping |
Eggs | There were 10 eggs laid which were 0.0mm in diameter. |
Time to hatch | 2 days Number: 0 Free swimming: 0 days |
Segregation | No segregation |
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 | Repashy |