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:Epicystis crucifer
Social Structure: 9 siblings in the 550g total system all from previous reproduction, only 1 brooding larvae
Size of Individuals:4-6"
Age of Individuals:2 yrs
Date added to Tank:Born in tank
Broodstock Tank Details Size of Tank:450g display,approx. 550g total system size
Substrate Details:2-4" sandbed
Filtration Details:protein skimmer, live rock,nitrate reactor
Water Changes: 10% approx every 6 weeks
Water Temperature:79-82
Lighting:MH
Lighting Cycle:approx 10.5 hrs day
Other Tank Inhabitants: full mixed reef, LPS dominant
Broodstock Feeding Details Food Types: Mysis, Spectrum pellets, misc coral foods
Feeding Schedule:direct fed 1-2 times a week
Spawning Details Date of First Spawn: unknown
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Hatch Details Hatch Date:larvae released 09-13-2009 through 10-?-2009
Hatch Time of Day:evening, developed larvae released slowly, usually in the evening over a period of approx. 4 weeks
# Days after Spawn:unknown
Larvae Description:actively moving,already metamorphosed with developed radial symmetry and mesenteries.
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Additional Information Miscellaneous Information:Collected larvae did not survive more than a week, only larvae released in display tank survived. Assuming my lack of knowledge to be at fault. I am planning on pulling the brooder along with the rock it is attached to next time to a separate tank tied into the main system for larvae release.