Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Monday 10th of January 2022. The breeding group consisted of 1 male and 2 females. The smallest male was at least 125mm SL and the smallest female was at least 120mm SL. The youngest adult was approximately 60 months old. The individuals were obtained from Private seller. |
Further spawns | Thursday 2nd of February 2023. 1 in total. |
Feeding | 1. | Repashy super green mixed with morning wood (dry / prepared) daily | | 2. | Driftwood (dry / prepared) daily | | 3. | Algae Wafers (dry / prepared) occasionally | | 4. | Kelp/Spirulina Flakes (dry / prepared) occasionally | |
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Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
pH | 6.60 to 7.00 |
Conductivity | 500µs to 600µs |
Temperature | 26.0°C to 28.0°C |
Current | Air (vertical) |
Other Water Params | Ph - 6.6
Kh - 1
TDS - 326
Ammonia - 0
Nitrite - 0
Nitrate - 20/40
Temp - 26.5 |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 710mm x 560mm x 270mm (28" x 22" x 10.6") all Length x Width x Height. |
Furniture | Caves and lots of driftwood pieces, with floating java moss for the endler guppies that are in there. |
Filtration | 2x XY-380 sponge filters |
Lighting | No lights as these are in a Plastic tub. |
Heating | 100W Aqua one standard. |
Breeding |
Behaviour | Typical caving and trapping behaviour. Noticed the female trapped and within 2-3 days she was out and the male was fanning the eggs. |
Eggs | There were 30 golden/yellow eggs laid which were 5.0mm in diameter. |
Time to hatch | 7 days Number: 30 Free swimming: 7 days |
Segregation | Fry will be raised with the adults as i have better survival rate doing this with panaques as there is lots of driftwood for them to hide in and eat whenever they need. |
Fry sizes | 7 days: 14mm 14 days: 16mm 21 days: 18mm |
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14 days | |
21 days | |
Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 20mm 3 months: 35mm 6 months: 60mm |
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Fry and juvenile feeding | Fry will be fed same as adults. |