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Spawning report: Hyphessobrycon wadai

Name

Scientific Name of Fish: Hyphessobrycon wadai

Hobby Name of Fish: Blueberry tetra


Method of Reproduction: Egg scatterer

Number and Gender Distribution of Parents: Group, unknown

Origin of Parents: Tank Raised


Approximate number of eggs or fry: 15+

Date of Hatch or Birth: May through June

Date of Free Swimming If Hatched: May through June

Approx. Number of Fry at 30 Days: 15+

Approx. Number of Fry at 60 Days: TBD


Aquarium Conditions:

pH (0 to 14): 6-6.5

General Hardness (ppm)

Average Temperature (F) 78-82

Salinity (if brackish or marine)

Average Nitrate (ppm)

Aquarium Size (L X W X H and Gallons) standard 10 gallon

Water Source: Tap and RO mix

Water Changes (how much and how often): 25-50% every1-2 weeks.

Filtration System(s): Sponge

Additives (Salt, iron, etc.)


Décor (Please include all that apply):

Live Plants

Plastic Plants

Leaves

Spawning mop


Substrate: None

Lighting Type and Timing: LED puck, 12 hours/day.


Food Fed to Parents and How Often: Flake, pellet, frozen, live blackworms - daily (on rotation)

Food Fed to Fry and How Often - infusoria, decapsulated brine shrimp eggs, microworms, vinegar eels, golden pearls - 2-3 times daily.


Will add photos.

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Debbie Ternes
May 17, 2023

Desperately searching for Blueberry tetras. Need to be shipped to Kansas. Any local breeders willing to ship?

Potomac Valley Aquarium Society

PO Box 664

Merrifield, VA 22116

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