Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Friday 25th of December 2009. The breeding group consisted of 4 males and 3 females. The smallest male was at least 40mm SL and the smallest female was at least 45mm SL. The youngest adult was approximately 36 months old. The individuals were obtained from Lynchford Aquatics. |
Feeding | 1. | Tetra colorbits(US) prima(UK) (dry / prepared) daily | |
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Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
Conductivity | 200µs to 200µs |
Temperature | 26.0°C to 26.0°C |
Current | Medium |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 1500mm x 500mm x 550mm (59.1" x 19.7" x 21.7") all Length x Width x Height. |
Furniture | Plants, pots, wood. |
Breeding |
Behaviour | Typical cory T-position. |
Eggs | There were 20 semi-transparent tan eggs laid which were 1.3mm in diameter. |
Time to hatch | 6 days Number: 10 Free swimming: 9 days |
Segregation | Kept in a breeding net. |
Fry sizes | 7 days: 6mm 14 days: 8mm 21 days: 12mm |
Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 15mm 3 months: 20mm 6 months: 25mm |
Fry and juvenile feeding | Liquifry No 2 ("milky liquid stuff")
When further along, ground up pellet/granules. |