Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Thursday 29th of August 2013. The breeding group consisted of 1 male and 1 female. The smallest male was at least 110mm SL and the smallest female was at least 135mm SL. The youngest adult was approximately 8 months old. The individuals were obtained from Kevin Foster & IOW Pet Centre. |
Feeding | 1. | Bloodworm (frozen) few times a week | |
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Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
pH | 7.00 to 7.50 |
Temperature | 24.5°C to 25.5°C |
Current | Gentle |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 1219mm x 457mm x 610mm (48" x 18" x 24") all Length x Width x Height. |
Furniture | Slate, echinodrius. |
Filtration | Fluval 305 external |
Lighting | 4 x T5s |
Heating | 300w |
Breeding |
Segregation | Fry left in cichlid tank. Once the fry are approximately 1.5 cm, they seem safe. |
Fry sizes | 7 days: 0mm 14 days: 0mm 21 days: 0mm |
Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 0mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 0mm |