My BLogs ⇒ Breeding report for Herotilapia multispinosa by bekateen

Hop to next section 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
Hop to next section 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
Hop to next section 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
Hop to next section 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.