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Re: Aphyosemion riggenbachi
- To: KillieTalk at aka_org
- Subject: Re: Aphyosemion riggenbachi
- From: Charles n Sue Harrison <csharrison at accessus_net>
- Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2001 23:24:13 -0600
- In-Reply-To: <200110292028.f9TKS2212967 at actwin_com>
- References: <200110292028.f9TKS2212967 at actwin_com>
>From: "Chris Jewell" <chris at jewell68_freeserve.co.uk>
>Subject: Aphyosemion riggenbachi
Hello Chris,
Charles Harrison here . . .
I have maintained these fish for at least a dozen years. I have a few
pictures at http://www.inkmkr.com/Fish/Biv_Rigg/index.htm not
the best photography but this is what the HAH fish look like. I guess
it might be called the "Blue" form"
Unless your large community tank gets lots of BBShrimp it may
not produce any RIG fry. The Plec. will eat the eggs or the tetras
will chase down the fry. I have kept pairs of 2 1/2 to 3 inch adults
in 5.5 gallon tanks and removed fry from the tank weekly for many
months. No plants but the tank about half full of mops almost
reaching the bottom of the tank. So your 20 liter tanks would work
well
My water has been St Louis, MO tap water. Hardness about
100-150 ppm , pH anywhere from 6 to 8.5 but averages 6.5 most of the
time in the tanks. I treat the tap water with hypo to remove the
chlorine and lower the pH. No other treatment. The solids about 200
ppm. Tank temp about 22 to 23C. I add about 1/4 teaspoon ammonium
nitrate and about 25 to 30 grams of salt to the tanks I keep the fry
in for fertilizer for the plants and the BBShrimp. The adults reach
about 2 inches in 6 to 8 months fed on worms and brine shrimp.
I might be able to get you some eggs on wet peat if you are
interested in adding to your stock.
Regards,
Charles Harrison
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