Breeding / Rarely bred at home
Rarely bred at home · Hard
Breeding the ropefish
Not bred to adulthood in captivity; spawning has rarely been seen. The female places small batches of eggs between the male's anal fins, he fertilises them and spreads them over plants, where they stick.
Step by step
Pairing
Adults.
Breeding tank
Large tank.
What starts it
Unknown.
Eggs and young
Few eggs per batch, laid repeatedly; larvae hatch after about 70 hours.
Raising the fry
Brine shrimp.
Common mistakes
- Space
- Escape
- Poor water
Male or female
Males have more dorsal finlets (12-14 vs 9-12 in females), and in breeding condition the male's anal fin swells and thickens.
Can I breed it in my tank?
- This species is rarely bred in home tanks.
- Hard: for experienced breeders.