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General
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| Name: |
Rob Bernhardt ( Mr Cob ) 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=87579
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| Spawn Date: |
11/22/2013 |
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Time of Spawn: |
6:30-7:30pm
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Tank Parameters
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Temperature: |
82 ° F
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PH: |
unknown
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Salinity: |
1.020
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Size:
( Gallons) |
40g (4 partitions) with 30g sump
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Dimensions: |
36" X
18" X
16"
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Lighting:
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T5, 10k and actinic bulb and fuge light on 24-7
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Lighting Shedule:
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12 hr light cycle
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Filtration:
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Bare bottom, UV, Skimmer, Carbon & Phosphate pads, Deep Sand Bed refugium with Macro/Live Rock
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Brood Stock Data
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Size of Female: |
5"
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Size of Male: |
2"
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Age of Female: |
? (F0)
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Age of Male: |
1-2 years (FEA captive bred)
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Time Together:
(how long have you had the pair before this event)
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I paired them in August of 2013
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Feeding
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Food: |
Rod's Original, Frozen Brine, Oto pellets, Mixed flake high in protein
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Feeding Schedule:
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I feed every time I look at the tank, 4-8 times a day during the main light cycle
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Spawn Details
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Pre-Spawn Behavior: |
Her ovipositor is out the evening she lays
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Spawning Behavior:
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Male follows female fertilizing eggs and she lays them, takes about an hour to lay down the entire nest
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Post Spawn Behavior:
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Male tends to eggs and female is out in the open begging for food
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Egg Details
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Size: |
3mm
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Color: |
orange
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Quantity: |
2,000-3,000
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Description:
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eggs are orange and after showing signs of being fertilized (2 days) they become dark orange almost black
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Location:
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underside of large 10" clay pot
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Other Details:
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