Spawns in fine-leaved plants such as java moss or in spawning mops; eggs are laid a few at a time every day.
Pair or trio.
Small planted tank with mops.
Warm water.
About 10-20 eggs a day for around 2 weeks; they hatch in 10-20 days depending on temperature.
Brine shrimp.
Males are larger and more brightly coloured, with extended tips to the tail, dorsal and anal fins (lyre tail); females are smaller, plainer and rounder.
Typical for egg scatterers
Feed live or frozen food twice a day. Keep males and females apart if you can.
Eggs are scattered over mops or fine plants, often at first light. Remove the parents straight after.
Most eggs hatch in 1–2 days. Keep the tank dim and remove white (fungused) eggs.
Fry use up the yolk and start swimming. Feed infusoria or liquid fry food several times a day.
Switch to newly hatched brine shrimp or microworms. Start small, daily water changes.
Add finely crushed flake. Sort fry by size so the big ones don't eat the small ones.
Most small fish reach about 2 cm in 2–3 months and can join the main tank.
A general guide for this breeding type. Days change with temperature and species.
Feed live or frozen food twice a day. Keep males and females apart if you can.
Set up a virtual breeding tank and see what would likely happen.
An educational estimate from the breeding rules, not a promise.