Current Scientific Name:
Megalebias cheradophilus
Described: (Vaz-Ferreira, Sierra, & Scaglia), 1964
Common name(s):
Distribution: Uruguay
Breeding Megalebias cheradophilus
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0 other fishkeeper has successfully bred this species and left a report, results are sumarised below
Method:
Peat (or similar) spawning substrate (100%)Water Conditions:
Neutral (100%)Temperature:
16-19°C (100%)
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Megalebias cheradophilus breeding reports
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How to keep and breed Megalebias cheradophilus
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 Megalebias cheradophilus, 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.
breeder has filled in a breeding report, a summary of which is shown in the graphs below.
Would Megalebias cheradophilus 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 Megalebias cheradophilus?
- 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 Megalebias cheradophilus?
- Almost all males
- Somewhat male heavy
- Roughly equal
- Somewhat female heavy
- Almost all females
In general, how difficult is Megalebias cheradophilus to keep and breed?
- Very easy
- Easy
- Average
- Difficult
- Very difficult
How successful have you been at breeding Megalebias cheradophilus?
- Very unsuccessful
- Fairly unsuccessful
- Average
- Fairly successful
- Very successful
Very successful / fairly successful
Breeding Report: Megalebias cheradophilusWater conditions: Neutral, 16-19oC
Spawning Method: Peat (or similar) spawning substrate
Breeding problems: Poor egg survival
Sex ratio: Roughly equal
Breeding difficulty: Difficult
Success: Fairly successful
Other Comments: Need Large tank. Must be feed twice each day. Need a small tank of 15 - 20 L. filled with mixed peat (medium-powder and fiber) for breeding. Only 10% of the eggs ending the incubation process.
Breeder: Jorge San Juan, jstcynheretheinternetsimbolmi.madritel.es (17 years experience with this species)
Date this record created: 3rd March 2004
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San Jose, California, 951**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$23
The unisex heavy cotton tee is the basic staple of any wardrobe. It is the foundation upon which casual fashion grows. All it needs is a personalized design to elevate things to profitability. The specialty spun fibers provide a smooth surface for premium printing vividity and sharpness. No side seams mean there are no itchy interruptions under the arms. The shoulders have tape for improved durability
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Ardenvoir, Washington, 988**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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