SAS Member Spawning Report
Lamprologus prochilus
General Information
Name:
Rich & Laura Bireley
Date (yyyy-mm-dd):
2011-10-26
Common Name:
Lamprologus prochilus
Scientific Name:
Lamprologus prochilus
Aquarium Conditions
pH:
8
General Hardness (ppm):
200
Temp.:
78
Nitrate (ppm):
0
Tank Size (inches LxWxH):
24x24x12=30 Gallons
Water Source:
Tap Water
Changes:
How Often -
Monthly
How Much -
80%
Filtration System(s):
box
Additives:
NaCI
Tank Décor
Plants:
None
Substrate:
Natural Gravel
Structures:
Pots
Lighting
Reproduction
Reproduction Method:
Egg Layer
Approx. # of Eggs:
20
Location of Eggs:
Cave
Parental Care:
Male and Female
Date of Hatch or Birth (yyyy-mm-dd):
2011-06-01
Date Free Swimming:
2011-06-08
Food
Food Fed to Parents and How Often:
Brown worms, thawed brine shrimp, mysid shrimp - daily
Food Fed to Fry and How Often:
Flakes, BBS - daily
Comments
L. prochilus is a super interesting and rare fish in the hobby. Very large lower jaw. Predatory but not aggressive. From Lake Tanganyika.