PlanetCatfish.com - Breeding report for Corydoras (lineage 8 sub-clade 1) splendens by Casscats

Basics

Overview

The first spawn was on Monday 11th of September 2023. The breeding group consisted of 0 males and 0 females. Additionally, there were 5 unknown individuals present. The smallest male was at least 65mm SL and the smallest female was at least 77mm SL. The youngest adult was approximately 24 months old. The individuals were obtained from Lfs.

Feeding

Variety of stuff (dry / prepared) daily

Water Parameters (at time of spawning)

7.00 to 7.00

Temperature

22.0°C to 24.5°C

Current

Medium

Other Water Params

Weekly water changes 75-90% Ammonia 0 Nitrite 0 Nitrate less than 5 They have spawned off and on before, but fry did not survive the first two batches.

Aquarium

Dimensions

The aquarium dimensions were 1219mm x 305mm x 533mm (48" x 12" x 21") all Length x Width x Height.

Furniture

Driftwood, plants, sand.

Filtration

DIY sump Also a wavemaker

Lighting

JC&P full spectrum

Heating

Generic brand heater turned on only in winter months. Was not plugged in during spawning time.

Breeding

Behaviour

No active spawning witnessed aside from glass surfing. Eggs deposited mostly in the floating plants or on the sag grass directly in front of the wave maker. Eggs scattered mostly, not in dense groups. Only a few on glass.

Eggs

There were 60 grey-white eggs laid which were 1.0mm in diameter.