Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Monday 25th of April 2016. The breeding group consisted of 3 males and 1 female. Additionally, there were 1 unknown individual present. The smallest male was at least 170mm SL and the smallest female was at least 180mm SL. The individuals were obtained from Wild via wetspottropicalfish.com. |
Feeding | 1. | Your fish stuff carnivore sticks (dry / prepared) daily | |
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Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
pH | 6.50 to 7.10 |
Conductivity | 500µs to 700µs |
Temperature | 28.0°C to 29.0°C |
Current | Air (vertical) |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 914mm x 457mm x 432mm (36" x 18" x 17") all Length x Width x Height. |
Furniture | Sand bottom, a couple anubias floating at top of tank for some shade. |
Filtration | Poret foam mattenfilter and deep blue sponge |
Lighting | LED 6000k 10 hours a day. |
Heating | Sera 200w submersible heater |
Breeding |
Behaviour | Lipbrooder, male holds a large raft of eggs in his lips and under his body. |
Eggs | There were 80 eggs laid which were 4.0mm in diameter. |
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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