Re: Dicrossus Maculatus

[Randy & Deb Carey <carey@spacestar.net>]

I have had three females spawn within a week and with the same male in just a
20h.  But I would recommend a tank with the base of at least a 20L.  From my
experiences, I'd say you are wise to use dither fishes.  Actually, for D.
maculatus, the use of tetras is not just for dithering. The female is *very*
active in defending the fry and I never had a female raise fry without some
"threatening" tetras in the same tank.

I wrote an article on my experiences, so instead of repeating everything I said,
here is the link:
http://characin.com/carey/articles/98/d_maculatus.html

--Randy

John Wubbolt wrote:

> I was looking for peoples opinions on what they thought was the best
> size tank to use for breeding Dicrossus Maculatus.   I presently have
> them in a 20 gallon long and thought that this might not be big enough
> for them to feel really comfortable to spawn in.   Also what do most
> people feel is optimum water conditons for spawning purposes regards to
> pH, temperature and water hardness?    I have a beautiful pair and
> wanted to give them the best conditions I can in order to get them to
> spawn.    Any information would be muchly appreciated.    Does anyone
> have any suggestions for the perfect dither fish?    I thought about
> using some cardinal tetras?   Also what about Corys?
> Thanks
>
> John Wubbolt
>
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