 Basics | ||||
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| Overview | The first spawn was on Monday 23rd of April 2018. The breeding group consisted of 1 male and 1 female. Additionally, there were 2 unknown individuals present. The smallest male was at least 75mm SL and the smallest female was at least 70mm SL. The youngest adult was approximately 24 months old. The individuals were obtained from Private seller. | |||
| Feeding |
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| Water Parameters (at time of spawning) | ||||
| pH | 6.60 to 7.20 | |||
| Conductivity | 400µs to 500µs | |||
| Temperature | 26.5°C to 27.5°C | |||
| Current | Medium | |||
| Other Water Params | Ammonia - 0 Nitrite - 0 Nitrate - 20-40 Ph - 7.0 Kh - 9-17.9 Temp - 27.5 30-40% WC weekly | |||
| Aquarium | ||||
| Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 600mm x 350mm x 380mm (23.6" x 13.8" x 15") all Length x Width x Height. | |||
| Furniture | Driftwood and caves | |||
| Filtration | 5ft Sump system. | |||
| Lighting | LED strips. | |||
| Heating | 2x 600w schego in sump | |||
| Breeding | ||||
| Behaviour | Lots of trapping and usual action around the caves. Also some fighting before that. | |||
| Eggs | There were 20 golden yellow eggs laid which were 3.0mm in diameter. | |||
| Fry sizes | 7 days: 0mm 14 days: 0mm 21 days: 0mm | |||
| Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 0mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 0mm | |||
| Fry and juvenile feeding | Fed on IAL leaves once egg sack has been absorbed. Then raised on Repashy same as the adults. | |||
