Re: Simp magnificus (was Re: Spawning media for peat divers)

["Patrick J. Coleman" <patrickjcolemanis at attbi_com>]

Ronnie,
I am using a 5 1/2 gal. tank with a sponge filter and peat container. I have
found with the Simpsonitchthy's, that I am keeping and have raised in
groups, that the males will do show out and scuffle with their rivals, as
soon the peat is introduced. I'm sure it starts the hormones flowing. Mine
are starting to go through the behavioral stages of spawning, but it would
seem that they are still a bit young to produce viable eggs, I will need
someone's opinion on that. (LIST HINT) ;  )  As for size, Males 30-60mm,
Females 25-50mm. This picture,as with most I take, are with flash.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron @ CCK" <ronwill at starhub_net.sg>
To: "KillieTalk Digest" <KillieTalk at AKA_Org>
Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 9:36 AM
Subject: Re: Simp magnificus (was Re: Spawning media for peat divers)


> > From: "Patrick J. Coleman" <patrickjcolemanis at attbi_com>
> > Subject: Re: Spawning media for peat divers
> >
> > Here is a picture, (not very good) of one of my 3 month old S.
magnificus.
> > See at:  http://www.nuurth.net/page5.html
>
> Hi Pat,
>
> Nice pic you of the "Itacarambi B7"... taken with just natural light?
>
> Mine (no codes) are a little over 2 mths at about 3cm length, and are
> coloring up quite nicely.  I noticed these cuties are quite well behaved
> when raised in a group.  However, if I place a tub of peat in, a pecking
> order amongst the males is quickly established... anyone else share the
> same observation?
>
> If you're already breeding them, how are you doing it?  I don't see
> gravel... can I assume you're using corner filters?
>
> Also, any idea how large they'll get?
>
> Regards,
> Ronnie Lee
> Singapore
>
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