Sacramento Aquarium Society

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SAS Member Spawning Report

Killifish

Aphyosemion striatum

General Information

Name:

Steven Polk

Date (yyyy-mm-dd):

2014-07-02

Common Name:

Killifish

Scientific Name:

Aphyosemion striatum

Aquarium Conditions

pH:

7.2

General Hardness (ppm):

184

Temp.:

72 - 76

Nitrate (ppm):

40

Tank Size (inches LxWxH):

5 Gallons

Water Source:

Tap

Water Changes:

How Often -

once a week

How Much -

50%

Filtration System(s):

None

Additives:

1 tsp salt

Tank Décor

Plants:

Live

Substrate:

Sand

Structures:

Lighting

None

Reproduction

Reproduction Method:

Egg Layer

Approx. # of Eggs or Fry:

74

Date of Hatch or Birth (yyyy-mm-dd):

02/12/2014

Date Free Swimming:

FREE SWIMMING @ HATCH

Food

Food Fed to Parents and How Often:

BABY BRINE SHRIMP AT NIGHT

Food Fed to Fry and How Often:

SAME AS ABOVE

Comments

I use a combination of java moss and mops for a spawning media. Make sure the tank is completly covered to prevent them from jumping out.