Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Wednesday 30th of June 2021. The breeding group consisted of 6 males and 3 females. The youngest adult was approximately 8 months old. The individuals were obtained from Online, lfs. |
Feeding | 1. | Fluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Granules (dry / prepared) few times a week | |
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Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
pH | 7.00 to 7.00 |
Temperature | 24.0°C to 26.5°C |
Current | Medium |
Other Water Params | Tannins added to tank |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 1219mm x 330mm x 533mm (48" x 13" x 21") all Length x Width x Height. |
Furniture | Driftwood, rocks, anubias, floaters |
Filtration | Sunsun Canister plus additional internal for extra flow |
Lighting | Nicrew Planted plus |
Heating | Eheim 300, but currently off due to summer heat |
Breeding |
Behaviour | Shy guys, didn't see spawning, though previous week males were trying to convince a female.
Most eggs eaten by time of discovery.
Eggs placed in pairs or trios randomly around aquarium. |
Eggs | There were 6 tan eggs laid which were 1.5mm in diameter. |
Segregation | Eggs separated to a container with an airstone and alder cones |
Fry sizes | 7 days: 0mm 14 days: 0mm 21 days: 0mm |
Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 0mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 0mm |