Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Sunday 21st of August 2016. The breeding group consisted of 5 males and 7 females. The smallest male was at least 100mm SL and the smallest female was at least 90mm SL. The youngest adult was approximately 24 months old. The individuals were obtained from F1 from breeder. |
Feeding | 1. | Repashy (dry / prepared) daily | |
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Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
pH | 6.80 to 7.00 |
Conductivity | 100µs to 100µs |
Temperature | 28.0°C to 29.5°C |
Current | Strong |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 762mm x 305mm x 457mm (30" x 12" x 18") all Length x Width x Height. |
Furniture | Sand bottom with lots of driftwood and caves |
Filtration | Air powered spinge filters |
Lighting | Led |
Heating | 2- 50w submersibles |
Breeding |
Behaviour | Typical hypan breeding behavior. |
Segregation | Fry kept with adults with no issues |
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 | Same as adults |