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General
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| Name: |
Shaun Sabey ( ssabey ) Site: Wasatch Marine Aquarium Society Forums |
| Status: |
Approved |
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Species: |
Pterapogon kauderni
( Class:
A
, Points Awarded:
5
) 
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| Journal Thread: |
http://www.mbisite.org/Forums/tm.aspx?m=92962
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| Spawn Date: |
11/16/2014 |
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Time of Spawn: |
Late evening
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Tank Parameters
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Temperature: |
78 ° F
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PH: |
not tested
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Salinity: |
1.023
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Size:
( Gallons) |
360 gallon
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Dimensions: |
4' X
8' X
18"
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Lighting:
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Metal Halide, T-5s
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Lighting Shedule:
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8 hours on, 16 hours off
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Filtration:
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Live Rock, Skimmer, UV Sterlizer, Filter Sock
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Brood Stock Data
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Size of Female: |
3"
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Size of Male: |
3"
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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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about 9 months
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Feeding
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Food: |
Frozen Brineshrimp, Mysis, and Krill
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Feeding Schedule:
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Twice Daily
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Spawn Details
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Pre-Spawn Behavior: |
They pair off, swimming side by side, and shake at each other.
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Spawning Behavior:
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Male and female swim side by side.
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Post Spawn Behavior:
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They find a "quite" spot in the tank, Female stays with the male. They are always in the same area of the tank until male releases babies.
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Egg Details
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Size: |
unknown, can't observe
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Color: |
light orange
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Quantity: |
unknown, can't observe
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Description:
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Egg mass stuck together in a ball
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Location:
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Male's mouth
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Other Details:
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I found it interesting that the Female stayed with the male after spawning, and not return to the group.
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