 Basics | |
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| Overview | The first spawn was on Monday 20th of April 2020. The breeding group consisted of 1 male and 2 females. The smallest male was at least 100mm SL and the smallest female was at least 75mm SL. The individuals were obtained from LFS,Gift. |
| Feeding | No foods recorded |
| Water Parameters (at time of spawning) | |
| pH | 6.60 to 7.80 |
| Temperature | 25.5°C to 27.0°C |
| Current | Medium |
| Other Water Params | I do 50% or more water changes monthly. |
| Aquarium | |
| Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 1219mm x 457mm x 610mm (48" x 18" x 24") all Length x Width x Height. |
| Breeding | |
| Behaviour | Unfortunately, I have not been able to catch them in the act. I have 4 clay caves and the male has claimed one with an inside diameter of 1.25in. |
| Time to hatch | 0 days Number: 0 Free swimming: 39 days |
| Segregation | I removed the first hatching well after the egg yolk was absorbed. I had not noticed the eggs prior to noticing the fry. Second hatch is still with the male and will be removed upon absorption of the egg sack. |
| Fry sizes | 7 days: 13mm 14 days: 0mm 21 days: 0mm |
| 7 days |  |
| Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 0mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 0mm |
| Fry and juvenile feeding | Bug Bites Pleco formula Marine sinking carnivore 1mm pellet Marine Spirulina 1mm sinking pellet Sena catfish wafer with wood Fresh peas and cucumber |
