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Tafelburg | | Water conditions: Moderately soft and acidic | Water temperature: 16-19oC | | Disposition: Very timid | Community tank?: Doubtful, only with VERY calm fish | | Spawning Method: Spawning Mops | Breeding problems:
Poor egg production | | Sex ratio: Roughly equal | Breeding difficulty: Difficult | | Sucess: Fairly sucessful | Years Experience: 4 | | Other Comments: Thes fish are large beautiful and aggressive. will on occasion damage females. One of the biggest restrictions of breeding is egg cannabalism. Frequent feedings are required. Breed in bottom mops check for eggs often. A shallow >2inches is best Dh >5 ph 6.5 cool water. Water quality is extremely important for consistant production. Wil eat anything alive that fits in its large mouth. Young 1 cm Rosy minnows were relished as were small dragon fly larva. Chopped nightcrawler resulted in greatest spawns | | Date this record created: 31st May 2004 | Breeding date: 1st May 1991 | | Breeder: lee Van Hyfte | Location: Iowa, USA |
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*Nomenclature correct according to KILLIDATA
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