 Basics | ||||
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| Overview | The first spawn was on Friday 24th of September 2021. The breeding group consisted of 5 males and 4 females. The youngest adult was approximately 12 months old. The individuals were obtained from Imported from Peru. | |||
| Feeding |
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| Water Parameters (at time of spawning) | ||||
| pH | 6.80 to 7.00 | |||
| Conductivity | 100µs to 200µs | |||
| Temperature | 24.0°C to 25.0°C | |||
| Current | Medium | |||
| Other Water Params | KH 3 30% Cold Water Changes with 5-7 degree cooler water | |||
| Aquarium | ||||
| Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 1000mm x 400mm x 500mm (39.4" x 15.7" x 19.7") all Length x Width x Height. | |||
| Furniture | Fluval U4 and Sponge Filter, Rocks, Live sword plants and bog wood. | |||
| Filtration | Fluval U4 and Sponge filter | |||
| Lighting | Basic LED lighting | |||
| Heating | Internal Heater | |||
| Breeding | ||||
| Behaviour | Spawning occurred over a 12-16 hour period with 2 of the largest females spawning together. Eggs were planted on sword plants, floating leaves and on the back glass. Eggs were left alone until removed later in the day. | |||
| Eggs | There were 50 yellow/brown eggs laid which were 1.5mm in diameter. | |||
| Fry sizes | 7 days: 0mm 14 days: 0mm 21 days: 0mm | |||
| Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 0mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 0mm | |||
