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General
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| Name: |
Tom Kucala ( goat585 ) Site: Marine Breeding Initiative (MBI) |
| Status: |
Approved |
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Species: |
Amphiprion polymnus
( Class:
A
, Points Awarded:
5
) 
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| Journal Thread: |
http://www.mbisite.org/Forums/tm.aspx?m=92836
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| Spawn Date: |
11/06/2014 |
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Time of Spawn: |
Around Midnight
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Tank Parameters
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Temperature: |
81 ° F
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PH: |
8.0
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Salinity: |
1.026
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Size:
( Gallons) |
25 Gallon Breeder
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Dimensions: |
30" X
18" X
13"
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Lighting:
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110 watt LED Evergrow light
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Lighting Shedule:
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6pm to 4am
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Filtration:
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On larger 400 gallon central filtration system, 120 gallon sump with live rock, Skimz SM201 skimmer
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Brood Stock Data
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Size of Female: |
5.0"
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Size of Male: |
3.5"
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Age of Female: |
4.5 years
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Age of Male: |
4.5 years
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Time Together:
(how long have you had the pair before this event)
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4 years 1 month
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Feeding
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Food: |
Rod Food, TDO pellets, Mysis Shrimp, Pacific Plankton
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Feeding Schedule:
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4 Times daily
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Spawn Details
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Pre-Spawn Behavior: |
Male and female chase and flirt with each other, male and female clean area of spawning area.
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Spawning Behavior:
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The male and female clownfish shake and dance. The female then lays the eggs on the site and the male follows her and releases the sperm.
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Post Spawn Behavior:
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Male and female clownfish protect the nest. Male fans the eggs and keeps them clean
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Egg Details
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Size: |
around 1mm
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Color: |
orange
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Quantity: |
200-250
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Description:
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The eggs are laid in a large mass.
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Location:
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The eggs were laid on a ceramic tile angled against the glass.
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Other Details:
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