How to Breed Peacock Gudgeons
Add 3 in (7.6 cm) of dark substrate to a 5 US gal (19 L) covered tank.. Plant 3-4 live Java ferns in the substrate.. Place an airstone in the fry tank.
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Add 3 in (7.6 cm) of dark substrate to a 5 US gal (19 L) covered tank.
Add 3 in (7.6 cm) of dark substrate to a 5 US gal (19 L) covered tank.
Plant 3-4 live Java ferns in the substrate.
Plant 3-4 live Java ferns in the substrate.
Place an airstone in the fry tank.
Place an airstone in the fry tank.
Fill up the tank with dechlorinated tap water.
Fill up the tank with dechlorinated tap water.
Install a heater to keep the water temperature between 76–80 °F (24–27 °C).
Install a heater to keep the water temperature between 76–80 °F (24–27 °C).
Check that the pH is 6.5-7.5 and the water hardness is 5-10 dGH.
Check that the pH is 6.5-7.5 and the water hardness is 5-10 dGH.
Treat the water if necessary using water quality adjustment products.
Treat the water if necessary using water quality adjustment products.
Get a breeding pair of peacock gudgeons.
Get a breeding pair of peacock gudgeons.
Place a PVC pipe "cave" into the adult tank.
Place a PVC pipe "cave" into the adult tank.
Observe the tank to see the peacock gudgeons breed.
Observe the tank to see the peacock gudgeons breed.
Watch the male brood and protect the eggs for 6-7 days.
Watch the male brood and protect the eggs for 6-7 days.
Transfer the PVC pipe to the fry tank as soon as the male leaves.
Transfer the PVC pipe to the fry tank as soon as the male leaves.
Feed the fry 1 tsp (3-4 g) of microworms after 2-4 days.
Feed the fry 1 tsp (3-4 g) of microworms after 2-4 days.
Give the fry 10-15 newly hatched brine shrimp twice per day from 1 week old.
Give the fry 10-15 newly hatched brine shrimp twice per day from 1 week old.
Clean the tank
Clean the tank
Transfer the fish back into your regular aquarium after 2-4 months.
Transfer the fish back into your regular aquarium after 2-4 months.
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