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| Spectrolebias reticulatus *Altamira* 25+ Eggs |
| Item #1354286404 |
Current Auction Time: Fri May 17 03:23:56 2024
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Final: | $15.20 | First Bid | $10.00 | ||
| Time left | 00:00 | # of Bids | 3 (bid history) | |||
| Started | Nov 24 2012 - 08:40:04 AM | Location | Glasgow Scotland G53 6QW United Kingdom | |||
| Ended | Nov 30 2012 - 08:40:04 AM Auction Closed |
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| Seller | Strathclyde (615/676)   |
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| High Bidder | Oldman47 (48/48)  |
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Aplocheilus lineatus �Gold� - Eggs You are bidding on 25+ hand-picked fertilized eggs of amazing and rare Brazilian annual killifish - Spectrolebias reticulatus �Altamira�. This fish (population) originates from a temporary pool on one of the islands of Rio Xingu, in front of Altamira, in the State of Par�, Brazil.
Spectrolebias reticulatus is distinguished from all other congeners by possessing two unique colour patterns in males: sides of body are greenish blue, with dark red crimson pigmentation concentrated on exposed margin of each scale, producing a reticulate colour pattern, and a black and bluish white spot on anterior portion of the dorsal fin.
For breeding purposes the aquarium size should be at least 10 � 15 litres for a pair or trio (1 male and 2 females). This fish is not aggressive, although there might be an occasional aggressive male that might need to be separated from the group. Spectrolebias reticulatus are quite prolific spawners if conditioned and fed well. These fish are substrate divers when spawning. The layer of peat needs to be at least 2 � 3 cm or even deeper if you want the fish to feel comfortable while spawning. Peat moss is the preferred medium but any other suitable type of spawning substrate can be used. The eggs are small in size, from 0.5 to 0.7 mm, and can withstand much abuse. The eggs are not adhesive and can be seen in a peat moss with a bit of effort.
Please note that the eggs incubation period of Spectrolebias reticulatus can be as long as 8 - 10 months and even longer, depending on temperature, peat moisture, and other factors. You need to be patient and to check the eggs every 2 - 3 weeks for their development. You may need to re-wet them several times in a few week periods. You may have some eggs of this species with incubation period over a year with a good hatch rate thereafter. Wet the eggs only when they are fully developed. When you hatch the eggs do frequent water changes for increased fry growth rates. The fry are very small in size and should be fed with Infusoria or Turbatrix aceti (Vinegar Eels) at birth. If you change the water as recommended and diversify fry�s food, they can be sexed out in about 4 to 6 weeks, and ready to breed at 7 � 8 weeks. This species can be easily bred and maintained as long as you act in accordance with all the recommendations.
Species Summary:
Scientific Name:
Spectrolebias reticulatus (Costa & Nielsen, 2003)
Population Code:
Altamira
Previous Names:
Simpsonichthys reticulatus
Family:
Rivulidae
Subfamily:
Cynolebiatinae
Origin or Distribution:
Munic�pio de Altamira, Rio Xingu, Mesorregi�o do Sudoeste Paraense, Estado do Par�, Brazil.
Disposition:
Peaceful and Timid
Total Length:�
25 - 30 mm
Spawning Method:
Substrate (Peat Moss) Divers
Breeding Proportion:
1M : 1F or 1M : 2 F
Breeding Difficulty:
Less Demanding
Incubation Period:
4 - 5 Months at 24�C - 27�C / 6 - 10 Months at 21�C - 24�C
Peat Wetness:
Semi-dry
Fry Size:
Small (require infusoria for the first few days, then Banana or Walter Worms for the first 10 days)
Sexual Maturity:
8 - 10 Weeks
Life Span:
12 - 18 Months (depends on food and keeping conditions)
Filtration:
Moderate
Water Changes:
1/3 Weekly
General Hardness:
0 - 5 dGH
pH:
6.8 - 7.2
Temperatrure Range:
24�C - 28�C
Lighting:
Moderate Light
Diet:
Live Food
Keeping Difficulty:
Less Demanding
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The eggs are posted in a peat moss or coir enclosed in a plastic bag which is placed in a padded bubble envelope. Unfortunately I can't guarantee the hatching, hatch rate, sex ratio, etc. The storage conditions during transportation are out of my control. Please make sure before bidding that the temperature is not too cold at your area. Important: I don't refund money or re-send another pack of eggs if the package is lost in the post, seized by customs of your country, the eggs are dissolved in peat moss for whatever reason, or you did something wrong and couldn't manage to hatch the fry. Please check the eggs on arrival so that if they dissolve later due to wrong incubation conditions or any other reason, you don't tell me that there were no eggs. It's not my responsibility, you deal with Mother Nature! Please read appropriate literature, study various Internet sources dedicated to killifishes before ordering the eggs. Apart from all other things I am a very busy person and I can�t physically give instructions to everyone on how to hatch, keep and breed killifishes. Ordering eggs from me you completely agree with all my statements mentioned above. I hope on your understanding. The eggs are sent from Glasgow (Scotland). All prices are listed in British Pounds (GBP). Delivery within the UK is 3.00 GBP, Europe - 7.00 GBP, other countries - 8.00 GBP. Thanks for looking, happy bidding and enjoy your hobby!
Bid History:
Bidders Bid Time Bid Comments Whitehart (52/52) Nov 27 2012 - 09:37:04 AM $10.00 Fpm (60/60) Nov 30 2012 - 07:49:57 AM $12.20 Oldman47 (48/48) Nov 30 2012 - 08:32:14 AM $15.20
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