 Basics | |
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| Overview | The first spawn was on Wednesday 24th of June 2015. The breeding group consisted of 3 males and 1 female. The smallest male was at least 20mm SL and the smallest female was at least 25mm SL. The individuals were obtained from Kesgrave Aquatics. |
| Feeding | No foods recorded |
| Water Parameters (at time of spawning) | |
| pH | 7.20 to 7.40 |
| Temperature | 23.5°C to 23.5°C |
| Current | Medium |
| Other Water Params | KH 4 no3 0ppm no2 0ppm nh4/nh3 0ppm |
| Aquarium | |
| Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 600mm x 300mm x 400mm (23.6" x 11.8" x 15.7") all Length x Width x Height. |
| Filtration | Interpet CF2 catridge filter, sponge algae filter + 2 x ceramic media cartridges. |
| Lighting | Built in daylight bulbs - 14 hrs per day |
| Breeding | |
| Behaviour | Lack of interesting in feeding AM; following by cleaning of egg sites by female and then chase by males - eggs laid in 2-3 locations - in moss and plants at bottom, on leaves of plants near surface. Female seen with eggs held between pelvic fins. |
| Eggs | There were 12 white eggs laid which were 3.0mm in diameter. |
| Time to hatch | 4 days Number: 5 Free swimming: 1 days |
| Segregation | Removed eggs (5); to late for the other 7 (suspect tetras). |
| Fry sizes | 7 days: 0mm 14 days: 0mm 21 days: 0mm |
| Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 0mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 0mm |
| Fry and juvenile feeding | Liquifry no.1 (days 1-) |
