Breeding Journal DataSheet
This first post should be updated regularly to include new information as events take place or changes are made to your system
General Species: amphiprion percula
Social Structure: alone in a tank
Size of Individuals: 3.5"(f) 2"(m)
Age of Individuals: 2yrs 4 months
Date added to Tank: 1yrs to broodstock system
Broodstock Tank Details Size of Tank: 20h
Substrate Details: sand Filtration Details: sump chaeto live rock skimmer
Water Changes: now and then
Water Temperature: 81-83
Lighting: reefbrites leds
Lighting Cycle: 11a-11p
Other Tank Inhabitants: none in tank
Broodstock Feeding Details Food Types: ocean nutrition flakes(green, blue, purple, and orange mixed all together), dinichi pellets, frozen mush, formula 1 and 2 pellets.
Feeding Schedule: whenever i walk by the tank on my days off(10-15 times in a day) working days once maybe twice if i call the misses to remind her
Spawning Details Date of First Spawn: 6/3/10
Spawn Time of Day: afternoon
Dates of Consecutive Spawns: have not formed a regular schedule
Courtship Details: Egg Size: look like standard eggs(small and oblong)
Egg Color: clear with a orange color until day 3 then start to turn blackish
Egg Count: have not had a chance to get a good count
Hatch Details Hatch Date: 8/20/10
Hatch Time of Day: 9-11pm
# Days after Spawn: 8
Larvae Description: swims and looks good
Larval Tank Details Temperature: 80
Size of Larval Tank: 5.5 Substrate Details: none
Other Tank Decor: none
Filtration Details: sponge
Lighting: desk lamp
Lighting Cycle: always on
Water Changes: when i remember
Larval Feeding Details Food Types: roti's, bbs(not often), otomine
Feeding Schedule: twice daily if working more if not
Metamorphosis/Settlement Date of Settlement Start: usually 6-10 days
Days after Hatch: 6-10
Date of Settlement End: Description of Fry: white shows up quick
Grow-Out Tank Details Temperature: 81
Size of Grow-Out Tank: 20 gallon
Substrate Details: none
Other Tank Decor: none
Filtration Details: hooked to broodstock system
Lighting: piggy back
Lighting Cycle: 11a-11p
Water Changes: when i change broodstock
Size at Transfer: 1/4"
Age at Transfer: 3 weeks
Grow-Out Feeding Details Food Types: flake and otomine and bbs
Feeding Schedule: when ever i pass the tank
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