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General
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| Name: |
Shane Johnson ( Magicj ) 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=86169
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| Spawn Date: |
08/11/2013 |
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Time of Spawn: |
Late afternoon
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Tank Parameters
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Temperature: |
26 ° C
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PH: |
8.1 - 8.2
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Salinity: |
1.025
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Size:
( Gallons) |
120
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Dimensions: |
48" X
24" X
24"
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Lighting:
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DIY LED Lights
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Lighting Shedule:
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9 Hours with 1 hour sunrise/sunset ramp
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Filtration:
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Liverock + Sump with skimmer, GFO and chaeto
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Brood Stock Data
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Size of Female: |
7 cm
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Size of Male: |
5.5 cm
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Age of Female: |
Unknown - estimated at 4 years
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Age of Male: |
Unknown - estimated at 4 years
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Time Together:
(how long have you had the pair before this event)
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2 1/2 years
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Feeding
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Food: |
Frozen Lobster Eggs, Red Plankton and Mysis Shrimp + Flake + Pellets
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Feeding Schedule:
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Generally 2 time per day + 4-5 times on weekends
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Spawn Details
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Pre-Spawn Behavior: |
Normal dominance behavior - generally spend most of the day together. Start cleaning the spawn site the day before spawn.
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Spawning Behavior:
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More vigorous cleaning of the spawning site. Generally have a few practice runs before the female starts laying the eggs followed closely by the male. Video in my journal.
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Post Spawn Behavior:
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Male is the primary carer of the eggs. Regular mouthing together with vigorous fanning with his fins.
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Egg Details
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Size: |
1-2mm
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Color: |
Orange
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Quantity: |
554
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Description:
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Refer photo in journal
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Location:
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On tile - previous spawns were located on the base of a hammer coral.
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Other Details:
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