The growth rate of the kissing fish is not particularly fast. After hatching, it takes about 15 months for young fish to enter sexual maturity and have the ability to reproduce.
The breeding cycle of kissing fish is not very long, and they can breed many times in a year. In the case of artificial breeding, they can be carried out 2-3 times a year. If the breeding conditions are suitable, they can reproduce more times. However, it is not recommended to breed them too frequently. Ince frequent breed may affect that quality of the fry produced.
3. What environment does the kissing fish need to reproduce
1. Clean water quality: If you want the kissing fish to reproduce smoothly, you should use relatively clean water to breed them. If there are impurities or other harmful substances in the water, they will hinder their reproduction.
2. Keep the water temperature: In the right water temperature, kissing fish will be easier to reproduce, and the eggs laid will be easier to hatch. Therefore, when breeding, it is recommended to control the water temperature at 26 C, not too low.
3. With aquatic plants: Because kissing fish have the habit of sending their eggs to floating aquatic plants, it is recommended to plant some aquatic plants that can float on the water surface in the tank for the eggs to stay when breeding them.
