Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Sunday 24th of June 2018. The breeding group consisted of 1 male and 1 female. Additionally, there were 1 unknown individual present. The individuals were obtained from TRiN's Fish. |
Feeding | 1. | Fluval bug bites cichlid formula (dry / prepared) few times a week | |
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Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
Temperature | 20.0°C to 20.0°C |
Current | Strong |
Other Water Params | Nitrates often get high before their current care taker changes the water. |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 1219mm x 305mm x 610mm (48" x 12" x 24") all Length x Width x Height. |
Furniture | Hillstream tank with dark substrate, stacks of smooth dark river rocks to form caves, manzinata driftwood, and live plants (Cryptocoryne spiralis, Bolbitis heudeloti, Vesicularia sp.) |
Filtration | Modified river tank manifold/HMF hybrid filtration. |
Lighting | Single CFL clamplight making a spotlight effect. |
Heating | None, left at room temperature. |
Breeding |
Behaviour | Spawning was missed, fry weren't found until 1". (Someone else is currently caring for their tank.) |
Segregation | Parents spawned in tank, fry reached 1" in with parents before they were found. All seem to be congregating with the male. |
Fry sizes | 7 days: 0mm 14 days: 0mm 21 days: 0mm |
Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 0mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 0mm |