Breeding Journal DataSheet
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General Species: H. erectus
Social Structure: M/F Pair
Size of Individuals: Approximately 3"
Age of Individuals: The male was born the 3rd week of November and the female was born the 4th week of November.
Date added to Tank: Arriving Tuesday/ arrived 03-02-10 at 10:15am
Broodstock Tank Details Size of Tank: 30 Extra tall-24x24x12
Substrate Details: 20lbs Pink Samoan dry sand mixed with 5lbs LS
Filtration Details: HOB refugium with 3lbs LR
Water Changes:
Water Temperature: ~72-74°F
Lighting: Currently, single bulb fixture
Lighting Cycle: 14/10
Other Tank Inhabitants: None yet, planning on various snails when there is enough for them to eat.
Broodstock Feeding Details Food Types: Frozen Hikari mysis, I'll work on getting them interested in other foods once they are comfortable.
Feeding Schedule: 3-4 times per day
Spawning Details Date of First Spawn:
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(04-22-11 Offspring from another breeder in green) Hatch Time of Day:
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Unknown Larvae Description:
Mini adult Larval Tank Details Temperature: Ambient ~70°
Size of Larval Tank: BRT with about 8 gallons of water
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Other Tank Decor: Various hitching posts
Filtration Details: Algae turf scrubber
Lighting: Clamp light
Lighting Cycle: 14 light/ 8 dark
Water Changes:
Larval Feeding Details Food Types: NHBBS
Feeding Schedule: 4X per day
Metamorphosis/Settlement Date of Settlement Start: Settlement complete when released by the male
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Description of Fry:
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Additional Information I still have the original male that I started with but lost the female. I added another pair on 09-05-11 that are ~3". We'll see how they get along.
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