Reproduction in C. kelberi
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For what it's worth, my kelberi have been raised in quite cool temps almost since I got them. They have been as cold as 65 degrees.
Scatocephalus;2970232; said:
That's worth a lot
... what size are they now, what size were they when you got them, age, diet ? 
Tyranocichla;2968960; said:
Tyranocichla;2968960; said:
Interesting read that Kelberi's will reach breeding maturity @ 8.5" or so. With this said I would think it would depend on the type of Kelberi as variants do exist, correct.
As mentioned food source, water conditions, etc.. is a contributor to this but I think will highly depend on the variant.
The statement is true but based on the C.Kelberi of the
Lobo Reservoir (Sao Paulo, Brazil).
I don't think it would applicable to other C.Kelberi types.
It's said that C.Kelberi grows to what 10" or so? I disagree since one of mine is pushing close to 15"?
So the ones maturing @ 8.5" could be the ones that max out 10" or so, while the bigger variants differs.
Here are 3 Kelberi types of different regions.
Of the three I believe SCAT's (3rd picture) are the ones closest to the described size as the smallest. I think he has the best chance on breeding Kelberi's in captivity because his are already at it's sexual maturity.
Of the three I believe SCAT's (3rd picture) are the ones closest to the described size as the smallest. I think he has the best chance on breeding Kelberi's in captivity because his are already at it's sexual maturity.
Marius;2970366; said:That's worth a lot
I received mine when they were about 2". They ate mostly live black worms until they were large enough to eat feeder goldfish. Since then they have eaten goldfish exclussively.
I've had them for just over 3 years. The largest is now approximately 11". The smaller around 9". On average I'd say they have been kept at about 75F but for periods of time they were quite cooler. Right now they are in the high 70's and I plan to bump them up to 82 in the next few days.
Unfortunately I've never thought to track growth during periods of warmer water. I'll start doing so.
Regarding the descrepancy in wild populations vs those in captivity; fish grow their entire lives, albeit, typically much slower in older age. With that said, captive fish typically get 3 squares, treated when they are sick, predators or aggressors removed when present and in general just live a much easier life than fish in the wild. As a result they live much longer under better conditions and if given the proper care live longer hence growing bigger.
