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Belem, Brazil | | Water conditions: Very soft and acidic | Water temperature: 24-27oC | | Disposition: Active, but not aggresive | Community tank?: Doubtful, only with VERY calm fish | | Spawning Method: Long term (fry appear with adults) | Breeding problems: none | | Sex ratio: Somewhat male heavy | Breeding difficulty: Difficult | | Sucess: Average | Years Experience: 1 | | Other Comments: Production will not occur below 78F(26C). ph6 Dh<1 40mS Males can be territorial but result in no damage. Sexation is very difficult until fish reach a large mature age. Fry appear in the dense plant cover of water sprite and Java Moss.Maintain shallow <4inches. Fish are sensative to pollution and become sluggish and drab if frequent water changes are not carried out. Cool water changes induce striking vigor in these fish and presumably spawning activity. Maintained 6 pairs in a 30 gallon aquarium Strong Jumpers. | | Date this record created: 31st May 2004 | Breeding date: 31st May 2004 | | Breeder: Lee Van Hyfte | Location: Iowa, USA |
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*Nomenclature correct according to KILLIDATA
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