MBI Event Reporting Form

GENERAL
Name:	Mahir ONER ( mmoner ) Site: Marine Breeding Initiative (MBI)
Species:	Brachionus plicatilis ( Class: FC1 , Points: 5 )
Establishment Date:	04/22/2012
Culture Source:	http://www.reefphyto.co.uk/
Link to Journal:	http://www.mbisite.org/Forums/tm.aspx?m=72606

Culturing Vessel Details
Temperature:	One is with room temp, two are constant 26 C with heaters ° C
PH:	not tested
Specific Gravity:	1.017-1.020
Vessel Description:	15 liter glass tanks, two has bottom drains for easy maintenance and harvest.
Lighting:	3 x 8 w energy saver bulbs, just to check the algae and rotifer density
Lighting Schedule:	14 on 10 off

Methodologies
Feeding Tactics/Medium:	Depending on need or population growth control, 250 to 500 ml. cultured green alg daily. "Reefphyto's Rotifer Feed" on emergencies.
Split Cycle:	Density check (every other day) or when feeding needed(daily).
Split Yield:	5 liters per split on feeding, 15 liters on density check, 20 liters on reset.
Number of Cultures:	3
Number of Splits:	3
Density:	10-50 per ml. on peak before splits or reset.
Harvest Methology:	Draining through 53 micron sieve.
Adjustments Made:	Reset occasionally, bottom and wall cleaning all 20 liters (Brush and syphon). Filled back with old water. Monthly 5 liters water change.

Other Details
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