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General
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| Name: |
Doni Marie Posey ( woodstock ) Site: Marine Aquarium Societies of North America |
| Status: |
Approved |
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Species: |
Hippocampus erectus
( Class:
B
, Points Awarded:
15
) 
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| Journal Thread: |
http://www.mbisite.org/Forums/tm.aspx?high=&m=43125&mpage=1#43125
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| Spawn Date: |
09/08/2010 |
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Time of Spawn: |
morning
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Tank Parameters
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Temperature: |
74-75
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PH: |
8.0-8.2
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Salinity: |
35ppt
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Size:
( Gallons) |
65 gallon
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Dimensions: |
36 X
18 X
24
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Lighting:
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4 x T5s
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Lighting Shedule:
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14 hrs on; 10 hrs off
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Filtration:
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sump, skimmer, refugium, deep sand bed, carbon reactor
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Brood Stock Data
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Size of Female: |
3.5-4"
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Size of Male: |
3.5-4"
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Age of Female: |
9 months
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Age of Male: |
approx 9-10 months
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Time Together:
(how long have you had the pair before this event)
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a few weeks; the males are VERY driven to get pregnant
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Feeding
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Food: |
PE mysis; enriched live brine
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Feeding Schedule:
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twice daily from an abolone shell (feeding trough)
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Spawn Details
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Pre-Spawn Behavior: |
The male constantly pursues the female and dances all around her turning a very light shade
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Spawning Behavior:
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When the female is ready to mate, she will point her nose straight up while dancing with the female. I've also noted that the male will do this too. The male will bend and evacuate his empty pouch repeatedly - almost to show the female that he is ready.
They rise up in the water column together and with great precision the male opens his pouch and places it under the females abdomen. The female then deposits eggs into the pouch.
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Post Spawn Behavior:
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They both wiggle for a few minutes after mating.
In the mornings, the pregnant male will court the female to keep their bond strong. Very adorable!
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Egg Details
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Size: |
unsure
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Color: |
unsure
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Quantity: |
unsure
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Description:
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deposited in the male's pouch
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Location:
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inside the male's pouch
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Other Details:
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Very fun to watch!
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