Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Wednesday 4th of July 2012. The breeding group consisted of 1 male and 1 female. The smallest male was at least 100mm SL and the smallest female was at least 90mm SL. The youngest adult was approximately 4 months old. The individuals were obtained from Wild stock from dealer in California.. |
Feeding | 1. | HBH Veggie Graze (dry / prepared) daily | |
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Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
pH | 6.50 to 7.00 |
Temperature | 27.0°C to 29.0°C |
Current | Medium |
Other Water Params | Tap water here is great; ph 6.5, not readable carbonates. 50% water changes weekly. |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 1829mm x 457mm x 610mm (72" x 18" x 24") all Length x Width x Height. |
Furniture | Ceramic caves> 1 1/2in. opening 7 in. long.
Moderately planted with 4 pieces of driftwood from local beach. |
Filtration | Aqua clear 110 on river manifold with 2 hydro sponge #5. |
Lighting | 3> double 40 watt X 48" Fluorescents. |
Heating | 200 watt Jager submersible. |
Breeding |
Behaviour | Very seclusive, They started spawning reg. this spring. Not sure of clutch size as I do not disturb them. I have at least 50 young ranging from 1/2" - 1 1/2" now. I have left them in the tank and everyone gets along great. They are in community with 7 L046 Hypancistrus zebras and 7 Royal twig cats. I keep endless in this tank as well, as dither fish. My Twigs are breeding reg now too; every 7 weeks or so. |
Segregation | Have left all clutches in with community. Remove a few to sell at local shop. I intend to move them all to their own tank shortly; to give my L046 Wild stock some privacy. They are starting to show signs of wanting to spawn. |
Fry sizes | 7 days: 0mm 14 days: 0mm 21 days: 0mm |
7 days | |
21 days | |
Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 0mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 0mm |
Fry and juvenile feeding | Have never fedd anything diff than parents get except I crush it up fine and they get live brine shrimp 2 x week plus slightly boiled spinach and beet tops weekly. |