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For many goodeids a gestation period from 6 to 8 weeks, in my experience with c. lateralis , from conception to birth is exactly 6 weeks

To get c. lateralis in breeding condition feed plenty of live foods the gestation period is 6 weeks , c. lateralis can be left to flock breed and main tank adults can be very cannibalistic towards their new born fry, very few will survive it is best to remove female to tank by herself to give...

yes they can go for a long time before they produce fry

Raising mosquito larvae for fish mosquitoes lay there eggs and form rafts in any volume of stagnant water there are many ways to encourage mosquitoes to breed one of the easiest ways is to fill a bucket with of old tank water put outside as far away from house as possible , usually within a...

yes I have a group of rare goodeids to donate, i am also a member of the British livebearer Association, and the goodeid working group.

with conversation groups and zoos they stand a better chance of survival

the UK, mosquitoes are generally not known to carry diseases if they did I would never attempt to keep them

Allodontichthys polylepis recently had Fry , just one of many species that I'm working with, critically endangered in the wild,

Poecilia chica are best to be seen in the flesh to appreciate there true Colours , A very nice looking molly. peaceful. and easy to keep

yes daphnia is a good way to get rid of green water if fish are removed the daphnia will clear tank water within 3 to 4 days