Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Saturday 14th of August 2021. The breeding group consisted of 3 males and 3 females. The smallest male was at least 127mm SL and the smallest female was at least 102mm SL. The individuals were obtained from Wild import. |
Feeding | 1. | Spirulina Veggie Algae Wafers (dry / prepared) daily | |
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Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
pH | 6.80 to 7.60 |
Temperature | 25.5°C to 27.5°C |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 1219mm x 610mm x 610mm (48" x 24" x 24") all Length x Width x Height. |
Furniture | Malaysian driftwood
Java fern
Pool filter sand |
Filtration | FX5 filter |
Lighting | Finnex stingray x2 |
Heating | Eheim jaeger 250w x2 |
Breeding |
Behaviour | Males each have their own cave. Females are trapped in the cave and |
Eggs | |
Segregation | Left fry with the parents as there were no significant predators in the tank. |
Fry sizes | 7 days: 0mm 14 days: 0mm 21 days: 0mm |
7 days | |
14 days | |
21 days | |
Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 0mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 0mm |
1 month | |
3 months | |
6 months | |
Fry and juvenile feeding | As adults |