Apistogramma Borelli "Bella Union"
Umbrella Apisto
Method of Reproduction: Cave Spawner
Number and Gender Distribution of Parents: Pair
Origin of Parents (Wild Caught/Tank Raised/Mixed): Unsure.
Approximate number of eggs or fry: 50
Date of Hatch or Birth: First noticed Female guarding eggs on/around 9/21.
Date of Free Swimming If Hatched (MM/DD/YYYY): 9/29/2021
Approx. Number of Fry at 30 Days*: 30
Approx. Number of Fry at 60 Days: 25
Aquarium Conditions:
pH (0 to 14): 7.0-7.4
Average Temperature (F): 70-75
Aquarium Size (L X W X H and Gallons): 12x20x12 (10 gallon).
Water Source: Tap, occasional RO
Water Changes (how much and how often): 50% every few weeks.
Filtration System(s): Air driven sponge
Additives (Salt, iron, etc.)
Décor (Please include all that apply):
Live Plants
Leaves
Caves or Similar Hiding Places
Substrate (Gravel/Pea size gravel/Sand/None/Other; Please Specify): handful of sand, a few pebbles.
Lighting Type and Timing: LED 12 hours/day
Food Fed to Parents and How Often: various prepared, occasional frozen, occasional blackworms
Food Fed to Fry and How Often: BBS, decapsulated BBS eggs, powdered prepared.
Hello Becca,
This is to confirm that you have been awarded 20 points for your apistogramma fry.
Thanks,
Raychel