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I would lower the temperature to somewhere closer to 76. I think 78 might be the top of their comfortable temperature range. I think I had mine breed around 75 or 76.
Less important than food or temperature I'd suggest slowly lowering the pH a bit under 7 if you're in a position to routinely...
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I have a pair of A. mcmasteri 'red neck' in a 20 high with substantial drift wood, some plants, and 3 Espei rasboaras as dithers. The tank is part of an 85 gallon system that is lightly stocked. Yesterday I noticed around 6 fry- they seem able to swim a bit...