I've personally had Senegal bichir spawn with 2 different groups. The most important thing is observing them daily. You have to collect the eggs asap or the adults will eat them. Unfortunately I couldn't keep the fry alive 😕
If I decide to try to raise fry again I will be ready hopefully.
https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/senegal-bichirs-spawned-d.650595/
Lighting for plants depends on what plants because some species such as Anubius,Java Fern, and Java Moss don't require bright light.
I personally prefer sand but it's your preference.
Have a young pair that I ordered from the Wetspot Tropical Fish.
The pipefish spawned about 3 weeks ago. Don't think the eggs were placed properly or secured because the eggs all released prematurely. This time noticed a difference of the pouch looks covered 😆
Oh okay if the worms glide across the glass glass they are planaria. Do you have a magnifying glass on hand? If so observe closely and if planaria they will have a triangular shaped head.
Did you collect the bladder worms yourself?
Don't know why I waited all these years 😆 not having them in atleast one of my aquariums.
Long story short collected a few from a small lake near me.
It's been around 2 months having them in a large plastic container with airstone.
How long have anyone quarantined their copepod culture?
I did put a couple in my pipefish aquarium last weekend. Observed the aquarium for any activity with my magnifying glass non noticed.
I remember someone built a plywood aquarium and put casters on it didn't here from that person anymore after a couple of months. I personally wouldn't risk it.