Breeder's Award Program

Name

Scientific Name of Fish: Ancistrus dolichopterus

Hobby Name of Fish: Starlight ancistrus, L183

Method of Reproduction: Cave spawner

Number and Gender Distribution of Parents: Reverse trio (MMF)

Origin of Parents: Wild caught

Approximate number of eggs or fry: Probably started as about 40 eggs, but I noticed the male (first time dad) eating them, so I put them in a tumbler. End result was about 10 fry. Only 6 or survived to eating-age.

Date of Hatch or Birth* June 2021

Date of Free Swimming If Hatched June 2021

Approx. Number of Fry at 30 Days: 4

Approx. Number of Fry at 60 Days: 4

Aquarium Conditions:

pH (0 to 14): 6.0-7.0

General Hardness (ppm)

Average Temperature (F) 80-82

Salinity (if brackish or marine)

Average Nitrate (ppm)

Aquarium Size (L X W X H and Gallons) 40 gallon breeder

Water Source Mix of tap and RO

Water Changes (how much and how often) 50% every 2-4 weeks.

Filtration System(s): Air driven sponge.

Additives (Salt, iron, etc.)

Décor (Please include all that apply):

Live Plants

Wood

Leaves

Caves or Similar Hiding Places

Substrate: None.

Lighting Type and Timing: LED strip, 12 hrs/day

Food Fed to Parents and How Often: Algae wafers, Repashy morning wood, Extreme catfish wafers, steamed broccoli, occasional blackworms or frozen foods. Fed every few days.

Food Fed to Fry and How Often: Banana leaves, almond leaves, seed pods, root vegetables/tubers, algae wafers, decapsulated brine shrimp eggs.