Females lay eggs 12-20 hours after mating; in the lab, changes in day length trigger spawning (no hormones needed).
Buy a pair from different lines. Males have a swollen vent.
A 150 L cool tank at 14-18 C with hides and soft sand.
Cooler water and a change of season.
Several hundred to over 1,000 eggs per spawning; they hatch in about 2 weeks at 20 °C, up to 4 weeks when cooler.
Larvae eat brine shrimp, then worms. Separate by size.
Cannot be sexed until mature at about one year: males have large swollen glands around the vent and straighter bodies; females are round and plump without them.
Typical for frogs, newts and turtles
Needs a special setup. Read the species guide first.
A general guide for this breeding type. Days change with temperature and species.
Needs a special setup. Read the species guide first.
Set up a virtual breeding tank and see what would likely happen.
An educational estimate from the breeding rules, not a promise.