 Basics | ||||
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| Overview | The first spawn was on Tuesday 18th of April 2023. The breeding group consisted of 1 male and 1 female. Additionally, there were 4 unknown individuals present. The smallest male was at least 40mm SL and the smallest female was at least 40mm SL. The individuals were obtained from Bought at COAST fish club auction 01 April 2023. | |||
| Feeding |
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| Water Parameters (at time of spawning) | ||||
| pH | 7.40 to 7.40 | |||
| Conductivity | 100µs to 200µs | |||
| Temperature | 25.0°C to 25.5°C | |||
| Current | Air (vertical) | |||
| Other Water Params | 50-50 mix of tapwater and RO water. 50% Water change weekly. Dechlorinated with Aquavitro alpha at 1.5x recommended dose. | |||
| Aquarium | ||||
| Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 508mm x 279mm x 305mm (20" x 11" x 12") all Length x Width x Height. | |||
| Furniture | Sand substrate, spawning mop | |||
| Filtration | SwissTropicals block sponge filter, air driven | |||
| Lighting | 12L:12D light cycle, LED light | |||
| Heating | Aquatop 100W heater set to 78F | |||
| Breeding | ||||
| Behaviour | Information about this spawn is here: https://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51681. Spawning behaviors not observed. Initially, an egg was found on spawning mop in morning. In total, 3 eggs found on spawning mop. Two eggs found on floor of tank (NOT near spawning mop). One egg found inside the suction cup of the heater! :-D | |||
| Eggs | _loxozonus_eggs/1.jpg) There were 6 milky eggs laid which were 2.0mm in diameter. | |||
| Segregation | All 6 eggs picked of out of tank and placed in Fluval Hang-on breeder box with three small oak leaves and two alder cones. | |||
| Fry sizes | 7 days: 0mm 14 days: 0mm 21 days: 0mm | |||
| Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 0mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 0mm | |||
