NAGARAJAN'S WEBPAGE FOR BEGINNER'S TROPICAL FISH AQUARIUM LION HEAD
Common Name Lion Head
Species/genus 
Keeping These are Dorsal fin less fish which are the slowest of all varieties. They cannot swim even as fast as bubble eyes. These have to be kept on their own species tanks. These are not suitable for out door ponds. Lion heads have a curved back and very short caudal fins, which are paired. A bubble eye variety is also available. These require experienced aqarist to care for. They live from 5 to 10 years if properly taken care of. They can grow from 3 to 6 inches, tail excluded.
BreedingSelect a pair of healthy male and female. You can have multiple males and females breed together as a mass. Have a 20 Gallon breeding tank with some plants and a sponge filter which does not produce a very strong water movement. Water level to be not more than 6 inches. Clean conditioned water should be provided. After introducing the male and female condition them with live foods for a week. Then make a 40% water change with cool fresh water. You can add some ice to the water to make it cool before adding it to the tank. The drop in temperature will stimulate the fish to breed. The male chases the female vigorously, but not violently. The female is pushed to a corner and the male shimmies around the female. Eggs and sperm are released and eggs get fertilized. Eggs are colourless and sticky. They normally stick to plants. Parents may eat the eggs so remove them after spawning. Males can be identified by small tubercules near the Gill covers during breeding period. Normally male will be less rounded than female and will chase her around mostly.

Eggs will hatch after 4 or 5 days. Eggs can be spoiled by fungus, spoiled eggs are white milky coloured. So keep the gentle filter action and add a few drops of methylene blue to the water. Fry may need freshly hatched brine shrimp to start with. They grow fast and soon should be able to eat powdered flakes and other vegetable matter. Good quality fry can be obtained only if the parents are strong and healthy.

Origin TempWaterTemper SizeTankFoodBreeding
Japan65-75°F7.2-7.6 pH Very Peaceful3-6 inch20G Tanks All, wormsEgg layer

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