Re: [Killietalk] Breeding Mamfensis and water temperature

[k8cz at att_net (Tom Isgro)]

A bit cool I think,  my Fp. gardneri 'Jos Plateau' are doing fine at 70.  BTW, how old are the fish?

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Tom Isgro  AKA 1317
Hamilton, OH

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From: "bgorton1" <bgorton1 at rochester_rr.com>
> Hey all....
> 
> I've been having difficulty getting my Fp gardneri mamfesis faishang to breed 
> and was wondering if water temperature might be a factor????
> 
> The pair is in a 3-gal critter tank that is about half-full, a large bottom mop 
> and a homemade filter.  They do not get any direct light and are fed live 
> blackworms daily.  They just don't seem to be laying any eggs.....
> 
> The water temperature is about 65 F (my fishroom is in the basement, and like a 
> lot of others this year, we're keeping the thermostat turned down a little lower 
> than normal).
> 
> Any thoughts?????
> 
> They're such a pretty fish and I'm bummed out that I can't seem to get fry to 
> raise to replace my aging, original 2-pair.
> 
> Burt Gorton
> Penfield, NY
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