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I was able to collect about 50-60 eggs from in between the rock nest last week with a turkey baster.  Now 10 days later in another tank. About 20 survived the hatching. 

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They are only in full display for about 18 hours but there seems to build a waxing and waning period (so to speak). 
No idea what triggers it, just going with the flow. 
I bought them in the spring and kept them a couple months indoors. Then outside in a pond for 4 months and now back inside. 
Temp is about 68F.  No heater. 
 

I might try WhiteCloudDynasty’s breeding setup.....it’s gonna be a long winter.  

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They seem to spawn in the same area overtop of some big stones. I haven’t noticed any eggs lying underneath. 

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I have a dozen or so. Half male. They seem to spawn every week or two. 
no fry yet. There colours are increasingly bright as they get older. 
This pic was this morning.

I did not adjust the colours. 

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On 10/11/2020 at 1:36 AM, Cory said:

Has anyone had luck keeping them colored up in a tank most of the year, or only during breeding season?

Mine are coloured up and seem to spawn every week or two. (After further observation it’s every 13-20 days)