Re: red tail Rio Xingu

["Helen Burns" <hlnburns@thefree.net>]

Jason,
I have had success with this species from wild caught and and presently from
F1 pair.
Temp 79F    pH 6.-6.5    Tank 12in x 12in x 12in.
Double sponge filter.  Java moss and fern, bogwood.
Three small inverted clay pots with drainage holes enlarged.
I have fry still in this tank at the age of 4 weeks, with parents.  I
noticed this afternoon that the female is about to spawn again.  I intend
tomorrow while carrying out the water change removing the current fry to
their own tank.
I feed the adults frozen bloodworm, whiteworms, tetra prima, adult live b.s.
Doesn't seem that much different from what you are doing, just be patient.
Helen


>Has anyone obtained fry from this fish?
>What were the parameters?
>I think mine have spawned several times ( the female changed colour and
>disappeared for a couple of days), but nothing seems to come of it.
>pH 6, 82*, 30ppm. I feed blackworms, bbs and bloodworms.
>Any hints?
>Thanks
>Jason



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