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General
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| Name: |
Jim Welsh ( JimWelsh ) Site: MarineLife Aquarium Society of Michigan |
| Status: |
Approved |
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Species: |
Hippocampus reidi
( Class:
B
, Points Awarded:
15
) 
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| Journal Thread: |
http://www.mbisite.org/Forums/tm.aspx?m=42431
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| Spawn Date: |
08/22/2010 |
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Time of Spawn: |
Unknown
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Tank Parameters
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Temperature: |
74-75 F
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PH: |
8.1 - 8.2
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Salinity: |
1.023
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Size:
( Gallons) |
65
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Dimensions: |
36 X
18 X
24
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Lighting:
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T5s, one 39W Actinic + one 39W Super Daylight.
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Lighting Shedule:
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12 hrs on / 12 hrs off
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Filtration:
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Polyester sock + Protein Skimmer + Chaetomorpha in sump.
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Brood Stock Data
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Size of Female: |
6"
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Size of Male: |
6"
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Age of Female: |
2+ years
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Age of Male: |
2+ years
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Time Together:
(how long have you had the pair before this event)
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At least6 months
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Feeding
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Food: |
Primarily PE Mysis. Supplemented with enriched frozen Brine Shrimp, Enriched live adult Brine Shrimp, and occasional live Ghost Shrimp.
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Feeding Schedule:
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2-3 times daily.
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Spawn Details
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Pre-Spawn Behavior: |
Morning mating color flashes and dancing.
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Spawning Behavior:
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Not observed.
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Post Spawn Behavior:
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Male eats a lot, and then hitches and stares into space for hours at a time. Female eats a lot, and then spends all day hunting for amphipods and isopods.
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Egg Details
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Size: |
Not seen
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Color: |
Orange, I've been told.
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Quantity: |
Hundreds
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Description:
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Location:
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In male's pouch.
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Other Details:
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These two pairs have broods every 14-16 days or so.
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