Breeder's Award Program

First spawn out of these, purchased as juveniles from Eric Bodrock two CatCons ago (2016?).

Method of Reproduction (Egg Scatterer/Livebearer/Mouth Brooder/Mop Spawner/Nest Builder/Pelvic Brooder/Substrate Spawner)

Number and Gender Distribution of Parents (Pair/Trio (1 male and 2 females)/Reverse Trio (1 female and 2 males)/Group)

Origin of Parents (Wild Caught/Tank Raised/Mixed)

Approximate number of eggs or fry: 11 hatched

Date of Hatch or Birth: about 7/18/2021

Date of Free Swimming If Hatched: 7/21/2021

Approx. Number of Fry at 30 Days: 9-10

Approx. Number of Fry at 60 Days: TBD

Aquarium Conditions:

pH (0 to 14): 7.0

General Hardness (ppm): 5-15

Average Temperature (F): 84

Average Nitrate (ppm): 0

Aquarium Size (L X W X H and Gallons): 18x18x36 (40 breeder)

Water Source: RO

Water Changes (how much and how often): 50-60% 1-2x per week

Filtration System(s): Air & Powerhead driven Hamburg mattenfilter

Additives (Salt, iron, etc.): None

Décor (Please include all that apply):

Live Plants: small amount of subwassertang

Caves, large smooth rocks

Substrate: sand

Lighting Type and Timing: none

Food Fed to Parents and How Often: Tropical sinking carnivore tabs, frozen cyclops, frozen brine shrimp, frozen blood worms. Fed daily

Food Fed to Fry and How Often: Tropical sinking carnivore tabs, Sera O-nip, variety of frozen and pelleted small foods. Dried banana leaf. 1-2x per day.