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General
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| Name: |
John Witt ( coralhead317 ) Site: Marine Breeding Initiative (MBI) |
| Status: |
Approved |
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Species: |
Amphiprion frenatus
( Class:
A
, Points Awarded:
5
) 
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| Journal Thread: |
http://www.mbisite.org/Forums/tm.aspx?m=50729
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| Spawn Date: |
03/06/2011 |
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Time of Spawn: |
9:30 pm
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Tank Parameters
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Temperature: |
80 F
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PH: |
not tested
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Salinity: |
1.022
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Size:
( Gallons) |
20 gal high
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Dimensions: |
24.25 X
12.5 in X
16.75 in
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Lighting:
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ambient room lighting
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Lighting Shedule:
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12 hr light/ 12 hr dark reverse photoperiod (lights on at 8pm, off at 8am)
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Filtration:
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algal turf scrubber, bioballs, MTC HSA 1000 skimmer
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Brood Stock Data
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Size of Female: |
3.25 inches
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Size of Male: |
3 inches
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Age of Female: |
unknown
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Age of Male: |
unknown
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Time Together:
(how long have you had the pair before this event)
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obtained as a juvenile pair on 10/16/10
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Feeding
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Food: |
New Life Spectrum Thera A, PE mysis shrimp
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Feeding Schedule:
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2-4 times daily
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Spawn Details
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Pre-Spawn Behavior: |
nothing noticed
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Spawning Behavior:
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3/6/11 was first time I had ever seen them in the flower pot
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Post Spawn Behavior:
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pair spending time with nest, towards front of tank rather than usual position in rear of tank.
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Egg Details
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Size: |
large oval, 2.5mm?
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Color: |
orange/red
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Quantity: |
approximately 50-75
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Description:
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nice tight nest with enough eggs to give a go at rearing
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Location:
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top inside rim of flower pot
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Other Details:
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