spawning mop
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mop — an artificial, aquarium spawning medium for those fishes that deposit or scatter adhesive eggs in or over vegetation; consists of a mass of synthetic yarn tied into various configurations. See also floating (or top) mop, bottom mop and trailing… … Dictionary of ichthyology
floating mop — a tightly tied mass of synthetic yarn in various configurations with cork or styrofoam used as a spawning medium in aquaria for fish that normally lay eggs on vegetation. The floating mop is used for species that spawn at or near the water… … Dictionary of ichthyology
top mop — a tightly tied mass of synthetic yarn in various configurations with cork or styrofoam used as a spawning medium in aquaria for fish that normally lay eggs on vegetation. The floating mop is used for species that spawn at or near the water… … Dictionary of ichthyology
bottom mop — a tightly tied mass of synthetic yarn in various configurations used as a spawning medium in aquaria for fish that normally lay eggs on vegetation. The bottom mop is used for species that spawn at or near the bottom … Dictionary of ichthyology
trailing mop — a tightly tied mass of synthetic yarn in various configurations with cork or styrofoam used as a spawning medium in aquaria for fish that normally lay eggs on vegetation. The trailing mop is used for species that spawn at all water levels and is … Dictionary of ichthyology
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