Theodore's Apistogramma agassizii 'Tefe' Breeding Journal #1

**theodore** · 27th May 2008, 02:09

Inspired by a similar thread, I've decided to post a little journal of my own...

[Day 5]
. 2 days after free swimming
. Counted 15+ fries
. Such a small batch

...

[Day 10]

[Day 15]
. Counted 9 fries
. ... and the batch got smaller

[Day 20]
. Lateral band is starting to show

[Day 24] *Mommy fish removed
. Lateral band is well defined
. Total length now exceeds 10mm

**EvolutionZ** · 27th May 2008, 09:08

very cute fries bro! congrats on your spawn

**Cacatuoides** · 3rd Jun 2008, 11:54

Great photo journal on the development of the fries!! Keep them coming!!
Excellent photos!!

**Panut** · 3rd Jun 2008, 12:02

the babies are so cute!!

**mictok** · 4th Jun 2008, 08:20

The death rate at this stage will be largely reduced.Keep cool and give them good food,they will be growing very fast at this stage.

**iceburn** · 5th Jun 2008, 22:13

Woah.. congrats buddy. I know what you're going through

**theodore** · 5th Jun 2008, 23:05

Thanks guys. I just hope they can survive my upcoming vacation.

*fingers crossed*

**theodore** · 21st Aug 2008, 11:13

[Day 106]
. Still 9 fries/juveniles
. Diet is a mix of Hikari Micro Wafer, Hikari frozen bloodworms and bbs
. Water change ~50% weekly
. Total length ranges from >25mm for the larger ones and ~15mm for a couple of 'runts'
. A couple of them seem to have 'sunken bellies' but that's probably due to refusal to take dry food (frozen bloodworms appear to be readily accepted)

[Recent pic of my male]
. A sign of old age perhaps? The tail pattern has changed significantly if you compare it with some of the older pictures I've posted

**exotic_idiot** · 21st Aug 2008, 13:36

Old? Don't think so... Mature is the word.
Very solid colours your tefe is showing..
Great job raising up the fries..
They intend to be chosey when comes to food. Try feeding them brineshrimps and you'll know. Chiong arghh!!!

**Panut** · 21st Aug 2008, 13:49

The male is a real beauty.

Where did you get it from ?

cheers,

**exotic_idiot** · 21st Aug 2008, 13:57

Hahaa now then you know apistogramma's real beauty arr???
With proper TLC given normal fish also will turn into a beatiful swan..!
C328 has some.. Very affordable rates...