Current Scientific Name:
Procatopus similis
Described: Ahl, 1927
Common name(s):
Distribution: Cameroon, Nigeria
Some Recorded Strains:
Yabbasi
Breeding Procatopus similis
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1 other fishkeeper has successfully bred this species and left a report, results are sumarised below
Method:
Other (100%)Water Conditions:
Moderately soft and acidic (100%)Temperature:
20-23°C (100%)
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more Procatopus similis breeding reports
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How to keep and breed Procatopus similis
This database consists of breeding reports provided by the world killifish community, along with some statistical analysis. Results provided by successful keepers are aggregated in the bar charts below, with more detailed reports below that. Like any block of data, the larger the more significant. Please contribute a report of your attempt to breed Procatopus similis, even if you have had a negative results. You may, of course, file more than one report, particularly if you change some condition, and had a different result.
breeder has filled in a breeding report, a summary of which is shown in the graphs below.
Would Procatopus similis be a good addition to a community tank?
- Never
- Doubtful, only with VERY calm fish
- Only with species of similar size
- Yes, a good community fish
How would you describe the disposition of Procatopus similis?
- Very timid
- Slightly timid
- Neutral
- Somewhat aggressive on occasions
- Very aggressive
In which water conditions do you keep these fish?
- Very soft and acidic
- Moderately soft and acidic
- Neutral
- Moderately hard and alkaline
- Very hard and alkaline
At what average temperature?
- 10-15°C
- 16-19°C
- 20-23°C
- 24-27°C
- 28°C+
What, if any is the biggest difficulty encountered when breeding these fish?
- Poor egg production
- Poor egg survival
- Poor fry survival rate
- Deformities
- Skewed sex ratio
How would you describe sex ratios when breeding Procatopus similis?
- Almost all males
- Somewhat male heavy
- Roughly equal
- Somewhat female heavy
- Almost all females
In general, how difficult is Procatopus similis to keep and breed?
- Very easy
- Easy
- Average
- Difficult
- Very difficult
How successful have you been at breeding Procatopus similis?
- Very unsuccessful
- Fairly unsuccessful
- Average
- Fairly successful
- Very successful
Very successful / fairly successful
Breeding Report: Procatopus similisWater conditions: Moderately soft and acidic, 20-23oC
Spawning Method: Other (see below)
Breeding problems: Poor egg production
Sex ratio: Roughly equal
Breeding difficulty: Average
Success: Fairly successful
Other Comments: This species like a lot of flow on the tank and are a natural shoaling fish so if you can keep them in groups of 8+ (3 male + 5 female). The male goes through a sort of courtship dance following the female around and spreading his fins, (similar to a peacock)the eggs are pushed into small crevices as opposed to depositing them on mops or peat. If you want more information on this please contact me. The fry are easy to raise taking live or frozen baby brine shrimp from hatching. Hatching takes about 14-21 days. If you can try and provide some air flow into the hatching pot as this seems to improve the hatching rate of the eggs and eliminate belly sliders. The fry are transfered to a growing on tank that is 14 inch x 13inch x 9 inch high and as with the parents tank a strong flow is provided via a sponge filter the fry shoal immediately and seem to prefer swimming directly in the flow. If you would like any more information on any of the above or have any other questions please contact me.
Breeder: Derek Jordan 282-09
Date this record created: 25th December 2002
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