Current Scientific Name:
Kryptolebias marmoratus
Described: Poey, 1880
Common name(s):
Some Recorded Strains:
Terra Ceia
Breeding Kryptolebias marmoratus
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1 other fishkeepers have successfully bred this species and left reports, their results are sumarised below
Method:
Spawning Mops (80%)
Other (20%)Water Conditions:
Very hard and alkaline (60%)
Moderately hard and alkaline (40%)Temperature:
20-23°C (80%)
24-27°C (20%)
Read the full breeding report(s) for Kryptolebias marmoratus
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Each record reproduced here represents one instance of breeding this species. Have you kept and bred Kryptolebias marmoratus? Why not add a breeding report? If you had different results, or used different methods, please share your experiences
How to keep and breed Kryptolebias marmoratus
This database consists of breeding reports provided by the world killifish community, along with some statistical analysis. Results provided by successful keepers are aggregated in the bar charts below, with more detailed reports below that. Like any block of data, the larger the more significant. Please contribute a report of your attempt to breed Kryptolebias marmoratus, even if you have had a negative results. You may, of course, file more than one report, particularly if you change some condition, and had a different result.
breeders have filled in breeding reports, a summary of the results are shown in the graphs below.
Would Kryptolebias marmoratus be a good addition to a community tank?
- Never
- Doubtful, only with VERY calm fish
- Only with species of similar size
- Yes, a good community fish
How would you describe the disposition of Kryptolebias marmoratus?
- Very timid
- Slightly timid
- Neutral
- Somewhat aggressive on occasions
- Very aggressive
In which water conditions do you keep these fish?
- Very soft and acidic
- Moderately soft and acidic
- Neutral
- Moderately hard and alkaline
- Very hard and alkaline
At what average temperature?
- 10-15°C
- 16-19°C
- 20-23°C
- 24-27°C
- 28°C+
What, if any is the biggest difficulty encountered when breeding these fish?
- Poor egg production
- Poor egg survival
- Poor fry survival rate
- Deformities
- Skewed sex ratio
How would you describe sex ratios when breeding Kryptolebias marmoratus?
- Almost all males
- Somewhat male heavy
- Roughly equal
- Somewhat female heavy
- Almost all females
In general, how difficult is Kryptolebias marmoratus to keep and breed?
- Very easy
- Easy
- Average
- Difficult
- Very difficult
How successful have you been at breeding Kryptolebias marmoratus?
- Very unsuccessful
- Fairly unsuccessful
- Average
- Fairly successful
- Very successful
Very successful / fairly successful
Breeding Report: Kryptolebias marmoratusWater conditions: Very hard and alkaline, 24-27oC
Spawning Method: Other (see below)
Breeding problems: Poor egg survival
Sex ratio: Almost all females
Breeding difficulty: Average
Success: Very successful
Other Comments: 1/3 seawater is recommended. egg predation is a huge issue. will drop spwn eggs in mid water occasionally lays is Java moss or mops. All hermaphrodites attained no luck developing primary males. Very long lived takes a stick of dynamite to kill. Will tolerate extremly poor water conditions. Good jumper. EXTREMELY shy.
Breeder: Lee Van Hyfte, Iowa, USA (3 years experience with this species)
Date this record created: 31st May 2004
Breeding Report: Kryptolebias marmoratusWater conditions: Moderately hard and alkaline, 20-23oC
Spawning Method: Spawning Mops
Breeding difficulty: Average
Success: Very successful
Other Comments: a pretty easy and very interesting fish to keep. likes a little salt in the water and lots of live food.Also likes to eat its eggs.
Breeder: toh, wv, usa (4 years experience with this species)
Date this record created: 20th October 2006
Breeding Report: Kryptolebias marmoratusWater conditions: Moderately hard and alkaline, 20-23oC
Spawning Method: Spawning Mops
Breeding difficulty: Very easy
Success: Very successful
Breeder: M. Schneider, germany (4 years experience with this species)
Date this record created: 12th December 2008
Breeding Report: Kryptolebias marmoratusWater conditions: Very hard and alkaline, 20-23oC
Spawning Method: Spawning Mops
Sex ratio: Roughly equal
Breeding difficulty: Easy
Success: Fairly successful
Breeder: Germany (2 years experience with this species)
Date this record created: 4th May 2003
Breeding Report: Kryptolebias marmoratusLocation code: Terra Ceia
Water conditions: Very hard and alkaline, 20-23oC
Spawning Method: Spawning Mops
Breeding problems: Poor fry survival rate
Sex ratio: Roughly equal
Breeding difficulty: Very easy
Success: Fairly successful
Breeder: (1 years experience with this species)
Date this record created: 3rd December 2004
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