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General
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| Name: |
Jim Welsh ( JimWelsh ) Site: MarineLife Aquarium Society of Michigan |
| Status: |
Approved |
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Species: |
Sphaeramia nematoptera
( Class:
C
, Points Awarded:
45
) 
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| Journal Thread: |
http://www.mbisite.org/Forums/tm.aspx?m=45026
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| Spawn Date: |
11/19/2009 |
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Time of Spawn: |
Unknown
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Tank Parameters
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Temperature: |
76-78 F
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PH: |
8.0-8.2
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Salinity: |
1.026
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Size:
( Gallons) |
65
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Dimensions: |
36 X
18 X
24
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Lighting:
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96W CF Actinic + 96W CF Daylight
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Lighting Shedule:
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12h on / 12h off
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Filtration:
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100 micron polyester mesh sock, protein skimmer, chaetomorpha in sump
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Brood Stock Data
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Size of Female: |
2 1/2"
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Size of Male: |
2 1/2"
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Age of Female: |
3 years +
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Age of Male: |
3 years +
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Time Together:
(how long have you had the pair before this event)
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Over 3 years in our tank.
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Feeding
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Food: |
PE Mysis, Hikari Mysis, SF Bay Spirulina Brine
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Feeding Schedule:
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2-3 Times Daily
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Spawn Details
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Pre-Spawn Behavior: |
Lots of just hanging out staring into space. Get excited when food hits the water.
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Spawning Behavior:
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Not observed.
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Post Spawn Behavior:
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Lots more just hanging out staring into space. Get excited when food hits the water (but not the male!).
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Egg Details
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Size: |
Small
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Color: |
Orange and white w/silver eyes.
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Quantity: |
Hundreds
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Description:
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Please see images posted in my Journal.
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Location:
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Male's mouth and subsequently, tumbler.
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Other Details:
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Once they start breeding, they tend to breed every two weeks or so.
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