Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Tuesday 17th of March 2015. The breeding group consisted of 4 males and 3 females. The smallest male was at least 30mm SL and the smallest female was at least 35mm SL. The youngest adult was approximately 12 months old. The individuals were obtained from LFS. |
Feeding | 1. | Bloodworm (frozen) few times a week | |
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Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
pH | 6.50 to 6.80 |
Conductivity | 100µs to 200µs |
Temperature | 22.0°C to 26.0°C |
Current | Air (vertical) |
Other Water Params | 20% WC |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 450mm x 400mm x 400mm (17.7" x 15.8" x 15.7") all Length x Width x Height. |
Furniture | Gravel, java moss, mangrove |
Filtration | Air-driven filtercorner |
Lighting | 30W/2 PowerGlo T8 |
Heating | None |
Breeding |
Behaviour | T-position
Female deposits the eggs |
Eggs | There were 50 yellow eggs laid which were 2.5mm in diameter. |
Segregation | Remove the eggs |
Fry sizes | 7 days: 0mm 14 days: 0mm 21 days: 0mm |
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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 | Microworm
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