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| Simpsonichthys punctulatus *Formosa* 25+ Eggs |
| Item #1356917415 |
Current Auction Time: Fri May 17 07:00:10 2024
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Final: | $10.00 | First Bid | $10.00 | ||
| Time left | 00:00 | # of Bids | 1 (bid history) | |||
| Started | Dec 24 2012 - 07:30:17 PM | Location | Glasgow Scotland G53 6QW United Kingdom | |||
| Ended | Dec 30 2012 - 07:30:15 PM Auction Closed |
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| Seller | Strathclyde (615/676)   |
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| High Bidder | Killivienna (16/16)  |
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| Payment | See Item Description, PayPal | |||||
| Shipping | Will Ship Internationally See Item Description | |||||
Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item. You should contact the seller to resolve any questions before bidding. Currency is U.S. dollars (US$) unless otherwise noted. |
Aplocheilus lineatus �Gold� - Eggs You are bidding on a batch of a trio one week spawn eggs of amazing and rare Brazilian annual killifish - Simpsonichthys punctulatus �Formosa, Rio Bezerra�. The fish originates from a temporary swamp adjacent to a stream tributary to Rio Bezerra, Rio Preto drainage, Rio S�o Francisco basin, near the road BR-020, in the Municipality of Formosa, State of Goi�s, Brazil.
For breeding purposes the aquarium size should be at least 10 � 15 litres for a pair or a trio (1 male and 2 females). It is recommended using a small, air-driven sponge filter to prevent water stagnation. Water should be soft with a pH of around 6.5 � 7.0 and a temperature of 22�C - 24�C. The aquarium can be unlit or moderately illuminated. This fish is not aggressive, although there might be an occasional aggressive male that might need to be separated from the group. The fish should be conditioned on a varied diet of preferably live food. Keep the two sexes apart in separate conditioning tanks and select the best male and plumpest females, before placing them in the spawning tank. This method allows females to recover between spawnings. Simpsonichthys punctulatus 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 3 � 4 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 0.6 mm, and can withstand much abuse. Each spawning group should only be allowed to spawn for a week or so before being returned to the conditioning tank. The spawning process is hard on the fish (particularly the females) and they can become fatigued and weak if left for too long.
Following the removal of the adult fish, the peat moss should also be removed from the aquarium. It should be placed in a mesh net and dried on newspaper for several hours until it is moist rather than sodden. Then place it in a plastic bag (the zip-lock type are good) and keep it at a temperature of 22�C - 24�C. If you are spawning several species or multiple broods it is a good idea to label each bag with the date, hatching date and species to prevent any disasters. Hatching can usually be induced by simply placing the eggs in shallow water in the raising aquarium after 3 - 4 months if incubated at 24�C - 27�C, where the wetting of the eggs stimulates hatching. Do not be tempted to hatch the eggs early, as this can impair the development of the fry. If the eggs fail to hatch, place the peat back into storage for another 3 - 4 weeks. Repeat this until you get a hatch. Some breeders even re-dry the peat following a hatch and wet it again after another 4 � 6 weeks. This often yields more eggs that have developed more slowly.
The fry are tiny and initial food should be Infusoria. After 3 � 4 days they can be fed Microworms and BBS with the introduction of larger and frozen varieties after 2 weeks or so. Extreme care must be taken regarding water quality in the raising tank or container. The fry should be fed twice a day with small water changes every 3 - 5 days for the best growth. The water must initially be kept very shallow but the level can be raised as the fry grow.
Please note that the eggs incubation period of Simpsonichthys punctulatus can be as long as 4 - 5 months if incubated at 21�C - 23�C 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. 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 (fully eyed up). Simpsonichthys punctulatus can be sexed out in about 5 to 6 weeks, and ready to breed at 8 � 9 weeks. This species can be easily bred and maintained as long as you act in accordance with all the recommendations.
Species Summary:
Scientific Name:
Simpsonichthys punctulatus (Costa & Brasil, 2007)
Population Code:
Formosa, Rio Bezerra
Family:
Rivulidae
Subfamily:
Cynolebiatinae
Origin or Distribution:
Munic�pio de Formosa, Rio Bezerra, Mesorregi�o do Leste Goiano, Estado de Goi�s, Brazil
Disposition:
Peaceful and Timid
Total Length:�
30 - 35 mm
Spawning Method:
Substrate (Peat Moss) Divers
Breeding Proportion:
1M : 1F or 1M : 2 F
Breeding Difficulty:
Less Demanding
Incubation Period:
3 - 4 Months at 24�C - 27�C / 4 - 5 Months at 21�C - 24�C
Peat Wetness:
Semi-dry
Fry Size:
Small (require Infusoria for the first few days, then Banana or Walter Worm, then BBS)
Sexual Maturity:
8 - 9 Weeks
Life Span:
12 - 18 Months (depends on food and keeping conditions)
Filtration:
Moderate
Water Changes:
1/3 Weekly
General Hardness:
0 - 10 dGH
pH:
6.5 - 7.0
Temperatrure Range:
22�C - 24�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!
Added by the Seller on Sat Nov 24 08:53:52 2012:Sorry, not a trio one week spawn. You are bidding on 25+ hand-picked fertilized eggs.
Bid History:
Bidders Bid Time Bid Comments Killivienna (16/16) Dec 30 2012 - 09:31:05 AM $10.00
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