Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Friday 2nd of September 2022. The breeding group consisted of 0 males and 0 females. Additionally, there were 6 unknown individuals present. The individuals were obtained from Aquatic Arts. |
Feeding | 1. | Brine shrimp nauplii (live) daily | | 2. | Sera viformo (dry / prepared) occasionally | | 3. | Repashy Grub Pie (dry / prepared) occasionally | | 4. | EBO Aquaristick mussel (dry / prepared) occasionally | | 5. | Bloodworm (frozen) weekly | |
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Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
pH | 6.70 to 6.90 |
Temperature | 27.0°C to 28.0°C |
Current | Air (vertical) |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 610mm x 305mm x 305mm (24" x 12" x 12") all Length x Width x Height. |
Filtration | Swiss Tropicals Cube Filter with Jetlifter |
Lighting | LED shop lights |
Heating | Eheim 100W |
Breeding |
Behaviour | Increased activity was noted a day after a cool water change. Fish were actively spawning and eggs were found on all four sides of the aquarium glass. Due to a large number of spixi snails in the tank, eggs were removed and placed in a separate container with an Indian almond leaf and an air stone. |
Eggs | There were 40 pale yellow eggs laid which were 0.0mm in diameter. |
Time to hatch | 5 days Number: 20 Free swimming: 0 days |
Segregation | Eggs were removed after spawning and hatched in a separate container |
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 | Initially paramecia (from culture) and mixed infusoria from moss added to hatching container. Once large enough, live baby brine shrimp and moina. |