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| Terranatos dolichopterus *Isla Raton* 25+ Eggs |
| Item #1355922429 |
Current Auction Time: Fri May 17 06:07:19 2024
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Final: | $12.00 | First Bid | $12.00 | ||
| Time left | 00:00 | # of Bids | 1 (bid history) | |||
| Started | Dec 13 2012 - 07:07:11 AM | Location | Glasgow Scotland G53 6QW United Kingdom | |||
| Ended | Dec 19 2012 - 07:07:09 AM Auction Closed |
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| Seller | Strathclyde (615/676)   |
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| High Bidder | Mcs (28/28)  |
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Aplocheilus lineatus �Gold� - Eggs You are bidding on 25+ hand-picked fertilized eggs of amazing and rare Brazilian annual killifish - Terranatos dolichopterus �Isla Rat�n� originated from Autana Municipality, Amazonas State, Venezuela.
For breeding purposes the aquarium size should be at least 10 � 15 litres for a pair or trio (1 male and 2 females). It is recommended using a small, air-driven sponge filter to prevent water stagnation. The aquarium can be unlit or moderately illuminated. Terranatos dolichopterus are not a very aggressive or territorial species and many males and females can be kept together in a spawning setup. They can be very timid and shy so supply the pairs some sort of covering they can hide under. I use a leaf litter above the spawning substrate. They are very good jumpers, a good aquarium cover is required.
The fish should be conditioned on a varied diet of live food. Terranatos dolichopterus is a substrate diver when spawning. The layer of spawning substrate needs to be at least 4 � 5 cm or even deeper if you want the fish to feel comfortable while spawning. Well boiled (disinfected) peat moss or coir is the preferred medium. I use deep enough spawning containers for this species. �
Please note that Venezuelan species require a higher breeding and egg incubation temperature than South American annual killifishes from other locations on the continent. If the conditions are right for this species it can, and will, be a very prolific spawner. If the egg incubation temperature is too low the eggs will not develop and the embryo will die. Keep the incubation temperature at least 24�C.
The eggs are small in size, about 1.0 � 1.1 mm. The eggs are not sticky and can be easily seen in the spawning substrate using a magnifying glass. The newly hatched fry are small and require paramecium for the first few days. The fry are quite fast growers for their size and can be sexed out in about 8 weeks. Frequent water changes are essential.
Please note that the eggs incubation period of Terranatos dolichopterus can be as long as 8 - 10 months if incubated at lower temperatures around 22�C (not recommended) and even longer, depending on temperature fluctuations, 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. Wet the eggs only when they are fully developed (fully eyed up).
Species Summary:
Scientific Name:
Terranatos dolichopterus (S. H. Weitzman & J. P. Wourms, 1967)
Population Code:
Isla Rat�n
Family:
Rivulidae
Subfamily:
Rivulinae
Tribus:
Rachoviini
Origin or Distribution:
Isla Rat�n, Autana Municipality, Amazonas State, Venezuela
Disposition:
Peaceful and Timid
Total Length:�
35 - 40 mm
Spawning Method:
Substrate (Peat Moss, Coir) Divers
Breeding Proportion:
1M : 1F or 1M : 2 F
Breeding Difficulty:
Demanding
Incubation Period:
3 - 4 Months at 24�C - 28�C / 5 � 8 Months at 22�C - 24�C
Peat Wetness:
Semi-dry
Fry Size:
Small (require Infusoria for the first few days)
Sexual Maturity:
8 - 10 Weeks
Life Span:
12 - 18 Months (depends on food and keeping conditions)
Filtration:
Moderate
Water Changes:
25% � 30% Weekly
General Hardness:
3 - 6 dGH
pH:
6.0 - 6.8
Temperatrure Range:
24�C - 27�C
Lighting:
Moderate Light
Diet:
Live Food
Keeping Difficulty:
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 Mcs (28/28) Dec 17 2012 - 02:20:02 PM $12.00
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