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General
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| Name: |
Chelsey Kennedy ( Chelsey ) Site: Marine Breeding Initiative (MBI) |
| Status: |
Approved |
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Species: |
Amphiprion ocellaris
( Class:
A
, Points Awarded:
5
) 
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| Journal Thread: |
http://www.mbisite.org/Forums/tm.aspx?m=43904
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| Spawn Date: |
11/23/2009 |
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Time of Spawn: |
early evening
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Tank Parameters
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Temperature: |
81-83
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PH: |
Unknown
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Salinity: |
1.022
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Size:
( Gallons) |
40ish
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Dimensions: |
12" X
18 X
20
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Lighting:
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xenon under the cabinet lighting
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Lighting Shedule:
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16 hours on, 8 hours off
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Filtration:
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bacteria and bioballs
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Brood Stock Data
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Size of Female: |
4.5"
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Size of Male: |
4"
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Age of Female: |
UNK
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Age of Male: |
unk
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Time Together:
(how long have you had the pair before this event)
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bought as a spawning pair
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Feeding
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Food: |
Frozen (mysis, brine, homemade mix)
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Feeding Schedule:
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At least 5x daily
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Spawn Details
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Pre-Spawn Behavior: |
Male cleans flowerpot a little more than usual, female starts to chunk up and eat more.
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Spawning Behavior:
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Female lays eggs on flowerpot and male makes fertilization passes
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Post Spawn Behavior:
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Male guards the nest, female hangs out around the flowerpot
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Egg Details
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Size: |
1mm x .5mm
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Color: |
bright orange
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Quantity: |
250-850
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Description:
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bright orange, oblong, nest laid in a tight oval shape
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Location:
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bottom of the flowerpot
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Other Details:
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