SAS Member Spawning Report

Turquoise Rainbow

Melanotaenia lacustris

General Information

Name:

Larry and Mary Shankle

Date (yyyy-mm-dd):

2019-07-06

Common Name:

Turquoise rainbow

Scientific Name:

Melanotaenia lacustris

Aquarium Conditions

pH:

7.5

General Hardness (ppm):

200

Temp.:

78

Nitrate (ppm):

30

Tank Size (inches LxWxH):

24 x 12 x 16

Water Source:

Treated city water

Water Changes - How Often/How Much:

Twice weekly and 40 percent

Filtration System(s):

Sponge filter

Additives:

None

Tank Décor

Plants:

Live

Substrate:

Sand

Lighting

LED

Reproduction

Reproduction Method:

Egg Layer

Approx. # of Eggs or Fry:

150 per spawn

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

2018/12/16

Date Free Swimming:

7 to 14 days

Food

Food Fed to Parents and How Often:

Frozen brine, blood worm, black worm, flake twice daily

Food Fed to Fry and How Often:

Golden Pearl's 5-50, ground duckweed, frozen brine.

Comments

Good water changes and good food. Use a mop for eggs