My BLogs ⇒ Breeding report for Benitochromis conjunctus by Anton

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Overview The first spawn was on Tuesday 6th of December 2011. The breeding group consisted of 1 male and 1 female. The smallest male was at least 100mm SL and the smallest female was at least 90mm SL. The individuals were obtained from Pantharei shop.
Feeding
1.Spyrulina flakes, frozen artemia and mysis (frozen) few times a week
Hop to next section Water Parameters (at time of spawning)
pH 7.80 to 7.90
Conductivity 500µs to 600µs
Temperature 25.5°C to 26.5°C
Current Medium
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Dimensions The aquarium dimensions were 750mm x 500mm x 450mm (29.5" x 19.7" x 17.7") all Length x Width x Height.
Furniture Fine sand, Cryptocoryne plants, caves, wood
Filtration Hamburger Mattenfilter and a small internal filter
Lighting Marineland LED
Heating None, works via room
Hop to next section Breeding
Behaviour Ovophilic, pair bonding mouthbrooder
Eggs There were 50 white eggs laid which were 1.5mm in diameter.
Time to hatch 0 days
Number: 0
Free swimming: 13 days
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 Freshly hatched Artemia, fine Spyrulina flakes