Adults spawn in fresh water, but the larvae develop in the sea (salt water) before returning to fresh water as juveniles. Captive breeding is essentially not achieved; aquarium animals are wild-caught.
Buy a group of 3-5 adults. Females are larger.
The larvae need full-strength sea water, a separate tank and fine plankton.
Not well understood in captivity; rarely achieved.
Wild females carried 850-12,220 eggs each.
Larvae need sea water and fine plankton. Survival is poor.
Typical for need salty water for larvae
These need brackish or sea water to raise. Not a beginner project.
Surviving young are slowly moved back to fresh water.
A general guide for this breeding type. Days change with temperature and species.
These need brackish or sea water to raise. Not a beginner project.
Set up a virtual breeding tank and see what would likely happen.
An educational estimate from the breeding rules, not a promise.