Basics |
Overview | The first spawn was on Sunday 13th of November 2011. The breeding group consisted of 1 male and 1 female. The smallest male was at least 89mm SL and the smallest female was at least 101mm SL. The youngest adult was approximately 12 months old. The individuals were obtained from Outside Inside Aquatics, Haddington. |
Feeding | 1. | Bloodworm (frozen) daily | |
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Water Parameters (at time of spawning) |
pH | 6.00 to 7.00 |
Temperature | 24.5°C to 25.0°C |
Current | Gentle |
Aquarium |
Dimensions | The aquarium dimensions were 254mm x 381mm x 381mm (10" x 15" x 15") all Length x Width x Height. |
Furniture | Lots of small plastic floating plants basically to provide refuge. |
Filtration | Fluval 2+ internal. |
Lighting | Low lighting from average florescent tube. |
Heating | 100 watt mini visitherm. |
Breeding |
Behaviour | A dozen or so fry appeared after water changes. Just like guppy fry. |
Eggs | There were 12 translucent white eggs laid which were 4.0mm in diameter. |
Time to hatch | 3 days Number: 6 Free swimming: 6 days |
Segregation | Parents were kept with young. Young are cannibalistic. |
Fry sizes | 7 days: 6mm 14 days: 8mm 21 days: 12mm |
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Juvenile sizes | 1 month: 0mm 3 months: 0mm 6 months: 0mm |
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Fry and juvenile feeding | Up to 15mm they were fed frozen lobster eggs, crushed flake and frozen brineshrimp. After that frozen bloodworms. |