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General
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| Name: |
Scott Cline ( Aquatic Aquaman ) Site: MarineLife Aquarium Society of Michigan |
| Species: |
Pterapogon kauderni ( Class: A, Points: 5 ) 
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| Link to Journal: |
http://www.masm.org/mForums/tm.aspx?m=33239
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| Hatch Details |
| Spawn Date: |
11/04/2009
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| Spawn Time of Day: |
Night for me Day for them or early dawn or evening |
| Hatch Date: |
11/28/2009
24 Days After Spawn
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Hatch Time of Day: |
5:30 PM (Stripped)
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| Where Hatched: |
Stripped from Male. Babies are stripped from male between days 21 - 24 when I notice slight yawning and seeing developed babies in mouth. |
| Eggs Removed Pre-Hatch: |
No
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| Larvae Removed Post-Hatch: |
Yes
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| Yolk Sac: |
Yes
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| # Hatched |
38 |
| # Not Hatched |
0 |
| Larvae Size |
3 centimeters |
| First Food: |
Live baby brine shrimp |
Larvae Description:
( Do larvae have eyes, mouth, gut, attracted to light, etc?) |
Cardinals are mouthbrooders. Larvae state occurs in males mouth. Male incubates babies for 21 - 24 days, until I notice slight yawning and seeing developed little babies in mouth. |
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Tank Parameters
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Temperature: |
81 degrees F
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PH: |
~8.0
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Specific Gravity: |
1.025
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Size:
(Gallons) |
40 gallon Breeder |
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Dimensions: |
36 X
18 X
17
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Lighting:
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Aqualight Pro MH. |
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Lighting Schedule:
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10 hour Actinics 6 hour MH. 10pm - 8am. |
| Other Details |
| Other Information: |
Bangaii's are mouthbrooders. Doesn't really fit hatching criteria well. |