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General
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| Name: |
Shane Johnson ( Magicj ) Site: Marine Breeding Initiative (MBI) |
| Species: |
Pterapogon kauderni ( Class: A, Points: 5 ) 
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| Link to Journal: |
http://www.mbisite.org/Forums/tm.aspx?m=91269
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| Hatch Details |
| Spawn Date: |
04/20/2014
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| Spawn Time of Day: |
Early afternoon - approx 1.30pm |
| Hatch Date: |
05/11/2014
21 Days After Spawn
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Hatch Time of Day: |
Unknown
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| Where Hatched: |
DIY Egg Tumbler located in display tank. |
| Eggs Removed Pre-Hatch: |
Yes
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| Larvae Removed Post-Hatch: |
Yes
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| Yolk Sac: |
Yes
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| # Hatched |
1 |
| # Not Hatched |
Approx 30 - refer 'Other Information' below. |
| Larvae Size |
5mm approx |
| First Food: |
Newly hatched brine shrimp + brine shrimp enriched with Nannochloropsis |
Larvae Description:
( Do larvae have eyes, mouth, gut, attracted to light, etc?) |
Similar to the parents, although largely transparent except for some black pigment - large egg sack although otherwise well formed. |
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Tank Parameters
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Temperature: |
26 ° C
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PH: |
Untested
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Specific Gravity: |
1.025
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Size:
(Gallons) |
120 |
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Dimensions: |
48" X
24" X
24"
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Lighting:
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DIY LED |
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Lighting Schedule:
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9 Hours with 1 hour sunrise/sunset ramp |
| Other Details |
| Other Information: |
Approximately 30 eggs were stripped from the male at 16 days post spawn and placed into a DIY Egg Tumbler. I had significant problems with the tumbler and lost the majority of the eggs to fungus - I believe most of the problems were caused by excessive handling of the eggs and poor movement of the eggs (sometimes not enough and other times too much). I believe that the eggs can be artificially incubated with a suitable tumbler and plan to try again. |