Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Wednesday 12th of August 2020. The breeding group consisted of 2 males and 1 female. Additionally, there were 1 unknown individual present. The smallest male was at least 55mm SL and the smallest female was at least 55mm SL. The individuals were obtained from Tropical Haven (LFS), Modesto, CA, USA. |
Feeding | 1. | California blackworms (live) occasionally | |
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Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
Temperature | 30.0°C to 30.0°C |
Current | Gentle |
Other Water Params | 50-50 blend of tapwater and RO water. 50% WC every week or two |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 514mm x 267mm x 324mm (20.3" x 10.5" x 12.8") all Length x Width x Height. |
Furniture | Sand substrate, clay and oak caves, oak leaves and twigs |
Filtration | Aqueon HOB and Swiss Tropicals sponge filter |
Lighting | LED on timer |
Heating | Heated to 86F |
Breeding |
Behaviour | Not observed. I left Sunday with nothing and returned Wednesday to wigglers. |
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 | Fry left with parents. Fry fed 2x-3x daily with live microworms or slurry of Repashy Bottom Scratcher in RO water. |