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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: |
Opistognathus aurifrons
( Class:
B
, Points Awarded:
15
) 
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| Journal Thread: |
http://www.mbisite.org/Forums/tm.aspx?m=67502
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| Spawn Date: |
01/17/2012 |
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Time of Spawn: |
night after lights go out
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Brood Stock Data
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Size of Female: |
3"
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Size of Male: |
3.5"
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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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8 months
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Feeding
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Food: |
Mysis, krill, plankton, chopped clams, squid, live brine, Tiger pods
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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: |
none noticed
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Spawning Behavior:
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none noticed
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Post Spawn Behavior:
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male has eggs in mouth. female acts normal.
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Egg Details
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Size: |
approximately 1mm
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Color: |
white
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Quantity: |
unknown
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Description:
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white ball mass
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Location:
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in males mouth
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Other Details:
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male spits eggs in bottom of burrow at feeding time and eats with caution staying close to burrow.
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