Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Friday 20th of March 2015. The breeding group consisted of 2 males and 3 females. Additionally, there were 5 unknown individuals present. The smallest male was at least 25mm SL and the smallest female was at least 30mm SL. The individuals were obtained from Other aquarist. |
Feeding | 1. | JBL Novo Tabs (dry / prepared) 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 | 23.0°C to 27.0°C |
Current | Air (vertical) |
Other Water Params | WC 30% |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 450mm x 400mm x 400mm (17.7" x 15.7" x 15.7") all Length x Width x Height. |
Furniture | Gravel, mangrove, Ceratopteris cornuta, Cryptocoryne |
Filtration | Filtercorner airdriven |
Lighting | 30W/2 PowerGlo T8 |
Heating | 100W occasionally |
Breeding |
Behaviour | T-position |
Eggs | There were 30 transparent/yellow eggs laid which were 2.0mm in diameter. |
Segregation | Removed the eggs |
Fry sizes | 7 days: 0mm 14 days: 0mm 21 days: 0mm |
Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 0mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 0mm |
3 months | |
Fry and juvenile feeding | Microworm |