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Breeding / Rarely bred at home
Rarely bred at home · Hard

Breeding the spotted headstander

Has apparently been bred in aquaria, but no details are published; presumably an egg scatterer with no parental care.

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Step by step

Pairing

Needs a large group in mature, stable conditions; pairing is hard to control.

Breeding tank

Roomy, planted tank with very soft acidic water (pH 5-6.5), subdued light and fine-leaved plants or a spawning mat.

What starts it

Rain-season style changes: soft cool water changes, a small temperature rise and heavy live feeding.

Eggs and young

unknown

Raising the fry

Infusoria then brine shrimp nauplii; survival is poor without very clean water.

Common mistakes
  • Hard tap water
  • Overcrowding the breeding tank
  • Poor water quality

Male or female

Adult males have a slightly longer dorsal fin; mature females are rounder.

Can I breed it in my tank?

  • This species is rarely bred in home tanks.
  • Hard: for experienced breeders.