Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Tuesday 19th of April 2011. The breeding group consisted of 0 males and 0 females. Additionally, there were 20 unknown individuals present. The smallest male was at least 50mm SL and the smallest female was at least 50mm SL. The individuals were obtained from Håvard S Andresen, Norway. |
Feeding | 1. | Various granules (dry / prepared) daily | |
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Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
pH | 7.20 to 7.60 |
Temperature | 26.0°C to 27.0°C |
Current | Medium |
Other Water Params | Untreated tap water |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 600mm x 400mm x 400mm (23.6" x 15.7" x 15.7") all Length x Width x Height. |
Furniture | Fine sand, a large piece of wood, covered in moss. |
Filtration | External Eheim |
Lighting | 2 x 18 W fluorecent @ 3000 k |
Heating | 100 w Eheim |
Breeding |
Behaviour | Spawning occured after almost every water change. |
Eggs | There were 50 clear eggs laid which were 2.0mm in diameter. |
Time to hatch | 3 days Number: 30 Free swimming: 3 days |
Segregation | Eggs were moved to separate box. |
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 | Artemia nauplii |