I found 4 fry June 6 and another 8 fry June 11. I expect to find a few more of this CARES species after I root around the parent's tank over the next week or so. Breeding report to follow.
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These goodeids are colony breeding for me nicely now.
Spawning Report:Â Ataeniobious toweri Antecjitos, San Marcos, Mexico (CARES)
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Name:Â Â Â John Satterlee
Scientific Name of Fish:Â Ataeniobious toweri Antecjitos, San Marcos, Mexico (CARES)
Hobby Name of Fish:Â Bluefin Goodeid
Method of Reproduction:Â Livebearer
Number and Gender Distribution of Parents:Â small colony (5) of juveniles that I reared and bred
Origin of Parents:Â Tank raised, from PVAS auction many months ago, from John Mangan
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Approximate number of fry:Â >16
Date of First Hatch or Birth:Â > 4 fry June 6, 2023, >8 fry June 11
Date of Free Swimming If Hatched:Â N/A
Approx. Number of Fry at 60 Days:Â > 15
Aquarium Conditions:
pH:Â 7.2
General Hardness:Â 150 ppm
Average Temperature (72-76 F)
Salinity:Â none
Average Nitrate:Â < 40 ppm
Aquarium Size:Â standard 20 gallon
Water Source:Â Rockville MD tap water with Seachem Prime
Water Changes:Â 80% once a month
Filtration System:Â sponge filter
Additives:Â Crushed coral
Décor:
Live Plants:Â Valisneria, Crypts, Pothos roots, with Pothos growing out of tank
Small flower pots and Easter Island statue to provide hiding spots and break up lines of sight
Substrate:Â Home depot pebbles
Lighting Type and Timing:Â Home Depot light, 12 hrs on/12 hrs off
Food Fed to Parents and How Often: Tetra Color Tropical Flakes morning and evening. Freshly hatched baby brine shrimp every 1-2 days.Â
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Food Fed to Fry and How Often:Â Finely ground dry fry food (Aquarium Coop) morning and evening, freshly hatched baby brine shrimp every 1-2 days.
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Additional comments: Â They are colony breeding very nicely for me now.
The first batch of fry are about a month old now.