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General
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| Name: |
Shaun Sabey ( ssabey ) Site: Wasatch Marine Aquarium Society Forums |
| 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=67498
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| Spawn Date: |
12/14/2011 |
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Time of Spawn: |
at night after lights off
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Tank Parameters
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Temperature: |
82 ° F
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PH: |
8.1
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Salinity: |
1.021
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Size:
( Gallons) |
230 US gals
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Dimensions: |
24" X
30" X
72"
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Lighting:
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metal halide, vho
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Lighting Shedule:
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14 on, 10 off
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Filtration:
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skimmer, filter sock, uv sterilizer, live rock, refugium
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Brood Stock Data
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Size of Female: |
3"
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Size of Male: |
3"
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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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4 days
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Feeding
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Food: |
mysis, plankton, krill, live brine shrimp, chopped clams, squid,
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Feeding Schedule:
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3 times daily
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Spawn Details
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Pre-Spawn Behavior: |
twitch fins at each other
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Spawning Behavior:
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both twitch fins at each other, female swims along side male so they are side by side facing the same direction
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Post Spawn Behavior:
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Male hides in shadows of live rock, Female stays close in area of male.
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Egg Details
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Size: |
unknown they are in males mouth
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Color: |
pinkish orange
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Quantity: |
unknown
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Description:
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pinkish orange ball mass
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Location:
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in males mouth
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Other Details:
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