The only thing that looks like a problem is the water temp. My tanks art
home usually hover around 65F, sometimes it's lower 'cause I don't use any
heaters. That's another reason I stick to natives. With my schedule, low
maintenance is critical.
Steven A. Ellis
Kennesaw, GA
At 09:19 AM 1/21/02 -0600, you wrote:
>
>Steven :
>
>This is a non-native killifish, the scientific
>name is Aplocheilus lineatus "Gold", and
>is a color morph of the "wild type". It is native to India and
>surrounding countries.
>
>This is the best known of the Aplocheilus
>species, as well as the easiest to breed.
>It has a very large mouth and when mature will readily eat smaller
>fish. At
>maturity it will achieve a length of 5 " and
>is very striking. It also has a definite personality and mine readily
>eat black worms from between my finger tips.
>
>Now as to culture/propagation :
>
>1) Water softness NOT critical
>2) pH NOT critical
>3) Minimum size tank....10 gal.
>4) Water temp. 66 to 75 deg.
>5) no salt needed
>6) They will eat flake food/anything....but
>will come into breeding quickly when fed live food such as blackworms.
>7) Breeding pair can be permanently housed together and mop spawned ;
>eggs
>water incubated in same type water as parents.
>
>If I can be of further assistance please do not hesitate to ask.
>
>Regards,
>Leo
>
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>Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler'
>
>
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