Re: Breeding T. candidi

[Ken Laidlaw <K.Laidlaw@roe.ac.uk>]

Hi,
My friend had bred these fish in a small tank which housed 
just the pair.  There was plenty of cover in the form of 
flowerpots and java moss.  The first time they eggs 
disappeared, the second time success.

I think the crucial thing is the water conditions.  It is 
essential to provide very low hardness and pH (~5), this is 
what worked for Ian.

They are not an easy fish to breed so keep trying.  They 
are worth a tank on there own as even if they hatch and 
become free-swimming the other fish will eat them if they 
get the chance. 

The fry grow quite quickly but he now only has about five 
remaining from a small initial spawn.

Ken.




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