| General |
| Name: |
Richard Ross ( Thales ) Site: reefhobbyistmagazine.com |
| Species: |
Pterapogon kauderni ( Class: A, Points: 15 ) 
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| Link to Journal: |
http://www.mbisite.org/Forums/tm.aspx?m=61161
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| Settlement Start Date: |
06/05/2008
0 Days After Hatching
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| Settlement End Date: |
06/05/2008
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| Tank Parameters |
| Temperature: |
78-80f ° F |
| PH: |
8.0-8.4 |
| Specific Gravity: |
1.024 (33.5ppt) |
Size:
(Gallons) |
12x12x12 inch cube plumbed into the same system as the adults |
| Dimensions: |
12 X
12 X
12
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| Lighting: |
ambient
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| Lighting Schedule: |
None - ambient room light and sun light
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| Filtration: |
Skimmer, filter sock as needed, HOB filter as needed, Live rock
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| Settlement Details |
| Date of Hatch |
06/05/2008
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| Hatch Time: |
Evening |
Fry Count:
( at Hatch ) |
Approx 20 |
Fry Count:
( at Settlement ) |
Approx 15 |
| Fry Size: |
2-5 mm |
| Food: |
Cyclops, bbs |
| Feeding Schedule: |
twice daily |
Fry Description:
(Pre Settlement) |
Perfect miniature adults, swam out of his mouth ready to go |
Fry Description:
(Post Settlement) |
Direct development, miniature adults |
| Other Details |
| Other Information: |
Male incubates eggs in his mouth. These were allowed to hatch and mature in the males mouth - there was enough cover to allow the fry to escape the male after hatching and expulsion and immediately moved into the grow out area. |