| General |
| Name: |
Shannon Pechauer ( shannpeach ) Site: Marine Breeding Initiative (MBI) |
| Species: |
Mithraculus forceps ( Class: A, Points: 15 ) 
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| Link to Journal: |
http://www.mbisite.org/Forums/tm.aspx?m=86202
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| Settlement Start Date: |
09/21/2013
9 Days After Hatching
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| Settlement End Date: |
09/24/2013
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| Tank Parameters |
| Temperature: |
Room temperature, ~75-80 ° F |
| PH: |
Not measured |
| Specific Gravity: |
~1.022 |
Size:
(Gallons) |
~One gallon |
| Dimensions: |
9in X
9in X
4in
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| Lighting: |
Fluorescent strip light
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| Lighting Schedule: |
6AM to 9PM
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| Filtration: |
None, relied on live phyto and water changes
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| Settlement Details |
| Date of Hatch |
09/12/2013
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| Hatch Time: |
After lights out |
Fry Count:
( at Hatch ) |
Not counted, estimate 100-200 |
Fry Count:
( at Settlement ) |
~10 |
| Fry Size: |
~1mm carapace width |
| Food: |
nhbbs and live phyto |
| Feeding Schedule: |
Constant |
Fry Description:
(Pre Settlement) |
Megalopae are crab-like in appearance but still have a tail. They have more developed claws/pinchers than the zoea and the eyes also seem to be more stalk-like. |
Fry Description:
(Post Settlement) |
Tiny crabs that measure just over 1mm carapace lenght/width. Lots of debris seem to stick to them |