Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Monday 19th of August 2024. The breeding group consisted of 2 males and 2 females. Additionally, there were 3 unknown individuals present. The smallest male was at least 40mm SL and the smallest female was at least 50mm SL. The individuals were obtained from The Fish Barn. |
Further spawns | Monday 2nd of September 2024. 1 in total. |
Feeding | 1. | Live tubifex worms (live) few times a week | | 2. | Live daphnia (live) few times a week | | 3. | FishScience Corydoras Tablet (dry / prepared) few times a week | |
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Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 600mm x 300mm x 300mm (23.6" x 11.8" x 11.8") all Length x Width x Height. |
Filtration | Matten |
Breeding |
Eggs | There were 32 eggs laid which were 0.0mm in diameter. |
Segregation | Removed to a small tub for hatching, with an alder cone added over night, and a slow running airline. |
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 | First food given was microworms twice daily, followed by alternating with newly hatched brine shrimp after the first week. |