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General
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| Name: |
Jonathan Foster ( hyperboy ) Site: Marine Breeding Initiative (MBI) |
| Status: |
Approved |
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Species: |
Haemulon flavolineatum
( Class:
C
, Points Awarded:
45
) 
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| Journal Thread: |
http://www.mbisite.org/Forums/tm.aspx?m=80426
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| Spawn Date: |
02/24/2013 |
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Time of Spawn: |
approx 9pm, right after lights off
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Tank Parameters
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Temperature: |
80-82 ° F
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PH: |
8.2
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Salinity: |
1.020
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Size:
( Gallons) |
1000gal black round tub
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Dimensions: |
85.5" X
85.5"" X
44.25"
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Lighting:
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overhead fluorescent
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Lighting Shedule:
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13hrs on
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Filtration:
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25µm filter sock, fluidized sand bed, UV sterilizer, skimmer
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Brood Stock Data
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Size of Female: |
ranging from 4" - 8"
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Size of Male: |
ranging from 4" - 8"
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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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all put together in jame tank on January 9, 2013
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Feeding
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Food: |
mix of peeled shrimp, squid cut to size, jumbo scallops
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Feeding Schedule:
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every four hours
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Spawn Details
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Pre-Spawn Behavior: |
nothing out of the ordinary
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Spawning Behavior:
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I have yet to witness...really unfortunate....
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Post Spawn Behavior:
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nothing out of the ordinary
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Egg Details
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Size: |
approx 1mm
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Color: |
clear
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Quantity: |
approx 35,000-45,000
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Description:
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eggs are spherical and clear with oil globule
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Location:
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broadcast throughout water column
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Other Details:
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Eggs are collected with a fine mesh blue net that hangs on side of tank.
Egg count was done by measuring eggs amount of eggs in a beaker, 40mL of eggs. According to Dr. Wittenrich, 1,000 eggs per mL is a good estimate.
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