Re: [Killietalk] response to R. brunneus Question

["Ken Normandin" <rivulus9 at comcast_net>]

R. brunneus do very well with higher oxygen levels in their water, as do 
several of the Rivulus from Panama.  Aerate them as well as you can.  Water 
depth is not too important, I keep my breeders in a 10 gallon tank filled 
with about 8 gallons of water.  An optimal breeding temperature is around 78 
degrees F.   Most importantly, they DO NOT like dirty water, keep their tank 
as clean as possible.  Feed them large amounts of foods (type doesn't really 
matter, I use a good flake food and bbs primarily) and breeding will pretty 
much take care of itself.  I use a top-to-bottom mop in my tanks and eggs 
are deposited throughout the mop at all levels.  A large (3"+) adult pair 
can lay as many as 15 eggs per day and you will still see fry pop up in the 
breeding tank.  I hope this info helps.

Cheers,
Ken Normandin 


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