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General
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| Name: |
Matt Pedersen ( mPedersen ) Site: Lake Superior Marine Aquarium Club |
| Species: |
Synchiropus splendidus ( Class: D, Points: 165 ) 
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| Link to Journal: |
http://www.lsmac.org/smf/index.php?topic=139
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| Hatch Details |
| Spawn Date: |
05/03/2006
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| Spawn Time of Day: |
11:30 PM |
| Hatch Date: |
05/04/2006
1 Days After Spawn
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Hatch Time of Day: |
2:30 PM
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| Where Hatched: |
Most were in the makeshift kriesel, which rested in a 10 gallon tank for greater water stability and temperature control. Have done all sorts of stuff beyond this original effort - see links in breeding journal for the full notes / story. |
| Eggs Removed Pre-Hatch: |
Yes
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| Larvae Removed Post-Hatch: |
No
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| Yolk Sac: |
Yes
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| # Hatched |
"loads" is what I wrote in my notes. Probably 100- |
| # Not Hatched |
unknown |
| Larvae Size |
2 mm |
| First Food: |
Rotifers were offered as a first food. At this time, I do not have a successful rearing, so I will refrain from entering anything further into the record for concern it may be taken as fact or success when it's not. |
Larvae Description:
( Do larvae have eyes, mouth, gut, attracted to light, etc?) |
newly hatched mandarins are prolarvae, no eyes, no mouth, and appear green to the naked eye. |
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Tank Parameters
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Temperature: |
80-82F
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PH: |
not tested
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Specific Gravity: |
1.025 probably
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Size:
(Gallons) |
1 gallon drum style fish bowl |
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Dimensions: |
X
X
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Lighting:
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N/A |
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Lighting Schedule:
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N/A |
| Other Details |
| Other Information: |
Longest I made it was 10-14 days with these guys. I hope to ramp up my efforts again this winter and perhaps get some real success! |