Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Sunday 11th of February 2018. The breeding group consisted of 2 males and 2 females. Additionally, there were 1 unknown individual present. The individuals were obtained from Rob McLure. |
Feeding | 1. | Black worms (live) weekly | | 2. | Microworms (live) daily | | 3. | Banana worms (live) daily | | 4. | Crushed flake food (dry / prepared) few times a week | |
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Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
pH | 7.40 to 7.60 |
Temperature | 24.5°C to 25.5°C |
Current | Air (vertical) |
Other Water Params | Tap water conditioned with aquavitro alpha. |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 508mm x 279mm x 330mm (20" x 11" x 13") all Length x Width x Height. |
Furniture | Sand, Java moss (lots of it). |
Filtration | Sponge filter with added airflow/water flow from a second airline attached to air stone. |
Lighting | Fluval 18" LED |
Heating | Fluval E100 set to 78F. |
Breeding |
Behaviour | Two males chase female. Animals do not swim in open water but skip over sand. Eggs laid on sand, with eggs coated by sand grains. |
Eggs | There were 5 light amber eggs laid which were 2.0mm in diameter. |
Segregation | Fry kept with parents. Fed live banana worms and microworms at least 2 times each day. |
Fry sizes | 7 days: 0mm 14 days: 0mm 21 days: 0mm |
14 days | |
Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 0mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 0mm |
1 month | |