Breeding / Other egg layers
Other egg layers · Moderate
Breeding the everglades pygmy sunfish
Eggs are laid among fine-leaved plants such as hornwort (Ceratophyllum); the male guards them for about 3-4 days. Raising the temperature a few degrees brings females into condition.
Step by step
Pairing
Pair in planted tank.
Breeding tank
Cool planted tank.
What starts it
Cool then warm.
Eggs and young
40-60 eggs per spawning.
Raising the fry
Fry take infusoria.
Common mistakes
- Dry foods only
Male or female
Breeding males turn black with iridescent blue patches; females are brown and mottled.
Can I breed it in my tank?
- Takes some experience.
Day-by-day plan
Typical for other egg layers
- Day 0Spawning
See the species guide for the details.
A general guide for this breeding type. Days change with temperature and species.
Simulator: guided
Stage 1 of 1Spawning
See the species guide for the details.
Simulator: try it yourself
Set up a virtual breeding tank and see what would likely happen.
No spawning
- Without live or frozen food the parents aren't in breeding condition.
An educational estimate from the breeding rules, not a promise.