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: Lysmata amboinensis, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
Social Structure: Trio
Size of Individuals: approx 3 inches
Age of Individuals: unknown
Date added to Tank: Spring, 2009
Broodstock Tank Details Size of Tank: 135 gallon
Substrate Details: live sand (oolite)
Filtration Details: main sysytem, approx 400 gal total, live rock, live sand, Bubblemaster skimmer
Water Changes: 10 - 15 % every three weeks
Water Temperature: 79-80
Lighting: t-5's
Lighting Cycle: Dunno, will have to ask Jon. Runs opposite my prop tanks and fuge, though
Other Tank Inhabitants: Naso Tang, Hippo Tang, Yellow Tang, Lawnmower Blenny, Diamond Sleeper Goby, 4 Blue Green Chromis, two B&W Occys, male Mandarin Dragonet, two Flame Angels. Mixed reef full of corals, two Rose Bubble Tip anemones, Peppermint shrimp, various snails and crabs, Brittle star, Serpent star, Yellow cucumber, two Sand Sifting stars......
Broodstock Feeding Details Food Types: Frozen: Homemade mix, Brine Shrimp, Mysis Shrimp. Dry: Formula Two pellets, marine flake.
Feeding Schedule: Dry in the am, frozen in the pm
Spawning Details Date of First Spawn: These guys have eggs constantly. Once I have my snagger in place, I'll be able to answer this more thoroughly.
Dates of Consecutive Spawns:
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Metamorphosis/Settlement Date of Metamorphosis:
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Additional Information Miscellaneous Information: I do not plan to take these guys out of my display. Jon is working on fashioning me a larval/egg snagger for both the Flame Angels and the Skunk Cleaner Shrimp.