Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Wednesday 31st of March 2021. The breeding group consisted of 1 male and 2 females. The smallest male was at least 18mm SL and the smallest female was at least 18mm SL. The youngest adult was approximately 24 months old. The individuals were obtained from Wild import. |
Feeding | 1. | Tablet food (JBL Novo Pleco) (dry / prepared) daily | |
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Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
pH | 7.10 to 7.40 |
Conductivity | 500µs to 600µs |
Temperature | 25.5°C to 26.5°C |
Current | Medium |
Other Water Params | Kh 7
gh 9
no3 2
no2 0
25% water change with poop hoovering once a week |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 1500mm x 450mm x 600mm (59.1" x 17.7" x 23.6") all Length x Width x Height. |
Furniture | 400l filtered by internal decant |
Filtration | Eheim 1000l/h
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Exhaustor |
Lighting | Led 120cm |
Heating | Eheim pro control 300W |
Breeding |
Eggs | There were 20 clear eggs laid which were 1.0mm in diameter. |
Time to hatch | 7 days Number: 14 Free swimming: 2 days |
Fry sizes | 7 days: 10mm 14 days: 20mm 21 days: 0mm |
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14 days |  |
21 days |  |
Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 0mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 70mm |
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3 months |  |
6 months |  |
Fry and juvenile feeding | Fry : mikrozell
Juvénile : JBl Novo pleco |