Spawning Report: Neolamprologus multifasciatus
Name: Michael Truong
Scientific Name of Fish* (Genus and species): Neolamprologus multifasciatus
Hobby Name of Fish: Multi or sheldweller
Method of Reproduction: Secretive Spawner
Number and Gender Distribution of Parents: Group of 5 adults. Most likely 2 females and 3 males
Origin of Parents: Tank raised
The approximate number of eggs or fry*
Since the multis are secretive or shell spawners it made it hard to see the eggs and fry. We never really knew they were spawning and never saw any eggs. The date of the hatch is also unknown because the fry like the stay in the shells never being seen until they become free swimming.
Date of Hatch or Birth:
Date of Free Swimming If Hatched:
Approx. Number of Fry at 30 Days* We estimate at least 14 fry
Approx. Number of Fry at 60 Days At least 10 fry
Aquarium Conditions:
pH (0 to 14): 7.8
General Hardness (ppm) Unkown
Average Temperature (F) 76* F
Average Nitrate (ppm)
Aquarium Size (L X W X H and Gallons) 20in X 12in X 10.5 in
Water Source: Tap water
Water Changes: At the time of spawning we had been topping the water off
Filtration System(s): Sponge Filter
Additives (Salt, iron, etc.)
Décor (Please include all that apply):
Escargo Shells
Substrate (Gravel/Pea size gravel/Sand/None/Other; Please Specify)
Crushed Coral - less than pea size
Lighting Type and Timing
Small LED- Whenever we wanted to see the fish
Food Fed to Parents and How Often*
Flake - alternated with Pellets
Pellet - alternated with flakes
Live Baby Brine Shrimp - Daily
Food Fed to Fry and How Often*
Baby Brine Shrimp - daily
Leftover flake and pellets from parents
Photographs
Comments and Additional Information