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General
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| Name: |
Wendy Dyke ( bluedot ) Site: MarineLife Aquarium Society of Michigan |
| Status: |
Approved |
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Species: |
Cryptocentrus cinctus
( Class:
B
, Points Awarded:
15
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| Journal Thread: |
http://www.mbisite.org/Forums/tm.aspx?m=47751
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| Spawn Date: |
12/11/2010 |
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Time of Spawn: |
Unknown, probably night.
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Tank Parameters
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Temperature: |
78F
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PH: |
7.8
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Salinity: |
1.025
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Size:
( Gallons) |
180 Gal
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Dimensions: |
24" X
24" X
72"
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Lighting:
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Metal Halide G12/ T5 combination light.
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Lighting Shedule:
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Daylight 14 hours.
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Filtration:
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65 gal sump w/ 2 Mag Pumps, filter box, refugium growing macroalgae. Coralife SuperSkimmer.
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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 "
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Age of Female: |
Kept for 1 year 7 months
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Age of Male: |
Kept for 3-4 months
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Time Together:
(how long have you had the pair before this event)
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These fish have been paired for about 3 months.
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Feeding
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Food: |
Spectrum pellets, Dried Algae sheets, Frozen Mysis and Brine, Kelp Flakes, Spirulina Flake/discs, Cyclopeeze Flake
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Feeding Schedule:
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3 times daily or more
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Spawn Details
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Pre-Spawn Behavior: |
This pair has been inseparable since being introduced. They live in a burrow under a rock bommie and can be seen together under the rock when not coming out to the edge of the burrow for feedings.
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Spawning Behavior:
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The pair stay near each other when out of the den for feeding.
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Post Spawn Behavior:
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The male does not come out of the den after the eggs are laid, but can be seen circling the egg sack and fanning it. The female appears outside the den as usual during the day .
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Egg Details
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Size: |
The egg sack is about as big around as a nickle.
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Color: |
Yellow, changing to green before hatch.
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Quantity: |
Unknown.
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Description:
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The color is bright yellow, the same color as the parent fish, but darkens to olive green with silver dots before hatching. The individual eggs are somewhat visible, making the sack look as if it's beaded.
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Location:
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The egg sack is attached to the underside of a rock inside the burrow.
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Other Details:
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Both of my Yellow Watchman Gobies are bright yellow.
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