Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Wednesday 1st of August 2012. The breeding group consisted of 1 male and 1 female. The individuals were obtained from Wild caught. |
Feeding | No foods recorded |
Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
pH | 5.00 to 5.50 |
Conductivity | 100µs to 100µs |
Temperature | 26.0°C to 26.5°C |
Current | Air (vertical) |
Other Water Params | Kh 0 |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 700mm x 350mm x 350mm (27.6" x 13.8" x 13.8") all Length x Width x Height. |
Furniture | Sand, wood and plants, 1 narrow cave |
Filtration | HMF with powerhead |
Lighting | 1 x T8 |
Heating | Internal heater |
Breeding |
Behaviour | Male and female use often two days in the cave before they are finish their spawning. |
Eggs | There were 50 green eggs laid which were 0.0mm in diameter. |
Time to hatch | 8 days Number: 50 Free swimming: 50 days |
Segregation | With a lot of plants and old moss in the tank it's ok to let them grow up with the adults. |
Fry sizes | 7 days: 0mm 14 days: 0mm 21 days: 0mm |
7 days | |
14 days | |
Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 0mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 0mm |
1 month | |
3 months | |