Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Monday 10th of April 2023. The breeding group consisted of 1 male and 2 females. The smallest male was at least 120mm SL and the smallest female was at least 100mm SL. The youngest adult was approximately 12 months old. The individuals were obtained from Local Shop. |
Further spawns | Sunday 28th of May 2023, Thursday 20th of July 2023, Sunday 10th of September 2023. 3 in total. |
Feeding | 1. | Vitalis Plec Pellets (dry / prepared) daily | |
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Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
pH | 5.00 to 6.00 |
Temperature | 25.0°C to 25.0°C |
Current | Medium |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 610mm x 457mm x 457mm (24" x 18" x 18") all Length x Width x Height. |
Furniture | Fluval 307 |
Filtration | Fluval 307 |
Lighting | Aquasky |
Heating | Fluval m 100w |
Breeding |
Behaviour | Spawning occurred after cold water changes |
Eggs | There were 30 orange eggs laid which were 3.0mm in diameter. |
Time to hatch | 10 days Number: 25 Free swimming: 0 days |
Fry sizes | 7 days: 10mm 14 days: 0mm 21 days: 0mm |
Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 0mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 0mm |
Fry and juvenile feeding | Same as adults |