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General
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| Name: |
Roger Butler ( RB52 ) Site: Marine Breeding Initiative (MBI) |
| Status: |
Approved |
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Species: |
Amphiprion ocellaris
( Class:
A
, Points Awarded:
5
) 
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| Journal Thread: |
http://www.mbisite.org/Forums/tm.aspx?m=86773
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| Spawn Date: |
05/10/2013 |
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Time of Spawn: |
4:00
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Tank Parameters
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Temperature: |
80 ° F
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PH: |
8.2
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Salinity: |
1.022
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Size:
( Gallons) |
10 gallons
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Dimensions: |
20" X
10" X
12"
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Lighting:
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compact fluorescent
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Lighting Shedule:
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16 hours on / 8 hours off
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Filtration:
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Small hang on the back power filter
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Brood Stock Data
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Size of Female: |
Female 3"
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Size of Male: |
male 2 1/2"
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Age of Female: |
one and 1/2 years
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Age of Male: |
one and 1/2 years
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Time Together:
(how long have you had the pair before this event)
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one year
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Feeding
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Food: |
several different frozen foods as well as formula one and two flakes and s a hatchery pellets.
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Feeding Schedule:
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3 sometimes 4 times a day
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Spawn Details
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Pre-Spawn Behavior: |
Male gives female constant attention. Both work on cleaning area of flowerpot.
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Spawning Behavior:
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Female lays eggs on the top of the flower pot in short intervals. Male follows her when she is done. They repeat this cycle many times over the span of an hour or so.
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Post Spawn Behavior:
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Male constantly fans and mouths the eggs
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Egg Details
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Size: |
2 mm
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Color: |
orange
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Quantity: |
200-300
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Description:
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bright orange eggs laid in a 3" diameter area.
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Location:
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on the inside top of a flower pot.
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Other Details:
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