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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: |
Premnas biaculeatus
( Class:
B
, Points Awarded:
15
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| Journal Thread: |
http://www.mbisite.org/Forums/tm.aspx?m=71431
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| Spawn Date: |
03/05/2012 |
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Time of Spawn: |
exact time unknown, after mid-night while I was sleeping
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Tank Parameters
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Temperature: |
82 F ° F
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PH: |
not tested
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Salinity: |
1.022
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Size:
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broodstock tank is a blue rubbermaid tub with internal dimensions 19 in L x 13.5
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Dimensions: |
19 in L X
13.5 in W X
10 in H
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Lighting:
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ambient room lighting from shop lights
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Lighting Shedule:
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14 hours on, 10 hours off (reverse photoperiod on at 8pm, off at 10am)
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Filtration:
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central filtration with homemade algal turf scrubber
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Brood Stock Data
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Size of Female: |
6 inches
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Size of Male: |
3 inches
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Age of Female: |
unknown, has been in my care since July 2010
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Age of Male: |
unknown, captive bred and has been in my care since January 2011
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Time Together:
(how long have you had the pair before this event)
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Paired together in April 2011
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Feeding
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Food: |
Rod's Original frozen food, Rod's fish only frozen food, BSD Mariner Plus, rarely bloodworms
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Feeding Schedule:
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2-4 times daily (once approximately 6:30 am before work, then 1-3 times after 8pm depending on my schedule and whether I am ramping up or ramping down egg production)
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Spawn Details
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Pre-Spawn Behavior: |
male cleans inside of flower pot, no noticeable change in female's size - never looks gravid
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Spawning Behavior:
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male cleans inside of flower pot, no noticeable change in female's size - never looks gravid
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Post Spawn Behavior:
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Male tends to nest, remains in flowerpot most of time.
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Egg Details
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Size: |
approximately 1-2 mm
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Color: |
bright orange
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Quantity: |
~600
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Description:
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~1mm oval eggs, bright orange in color.
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Location:
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Inside bottom of flowerpot
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Other Details:
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