Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Tuesday 19th of October 2021. The breeding group consisted of 1 male and 2 females. The smallest male was at least 70mm SL and the smallest female was at least 70mm 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 | |
|
Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
pH | 7.00 to 7.30 |
Conductivity | 200µs to 300µs |
Temperature | 25.0°C to 25.5°C |
Current | Medium |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 1500mm x 500mm x 500mm (59.1" x 19.7" x 19.7") all Length x Width x Height. |
Filtration | Superfish x pro 1500
Eheim biopower 240 |
Lighting | 2 Chihiros 60cm |
Heating | Eheim thermocontrol 300w |
Breeding |
Behaviour | First spawning in tubs |
Eggs | There were 50 yellow eggs laid which were 2.0mm in diameter. |
Time to hatch | 2 days Number: 35 Free swimming: 0 days |
Fry sizes | 7 days: 0mm 14 days: 0mm 21 days: 0mm |
Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 0mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 0mm |
1 month | |
3 months | |
Fry and juvenile feeding | Mikrozell to start (5-6 Times a day)
Then 2 weeks later, JBL novotab and Tetra discus |