Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Tuesday 17th of November 2015. The breeding group consisted of 4 males and 5 females. The smallest male was at least 100mm SL and the smallest female was at least 80mm SL. The youngest adult was approximately 24 months old. The individuals were obtained from Captive bred. |
Feeding | 1. | Repashy bottom scratcher (dry / prepared) daily | |
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Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
pH | 6.60 to 7.00 |
Conductivity | 100µs to 200µs |
Temperature | 25.5°C to 27.0°C |
Current | Strong(air) |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 1016mm x 406mm x 610mm (40" x 16" x 24") all Length x Width x Height. |
Furniture | Lots of driftwood |
Filtration | Air powered sponge filters |
Lighting | Led |
Heating | 200 w finnex |
Breeding |
Behaviour | Eggs were laid on the aquarium glass each time and cared fir by the male until they hatched |
Eggs |  |
Segregation | Fry were raised with the adults |
Fry sizes | 7 days: 0mm 14 days: 0mm 21 days: 0mm |
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Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 0mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 0mm |
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Fry and juvenile feeding | As adults |