Breeding Journal, Species: <Hippocampus erectus>

General
Species:  Hippocampus erectus, Lined Seahorse
Social Structure:  Male/Female pair
Size of Individuals:  4-5 inches
Age of Individuals:  5 months
Date added to Tank:  8-19-10

Broodstock Tank Details
Size of Tank:  60 Gallons
Substrate Details: Aragonite live sand
Filtration Details:  AquaC Remora Pro Protein Skimmer
Water Changes:  20 gallons every 2 weeks
Water Temperature:  73F
Lighting:  4 Bulb TEK T5 fixture
Lighting Cycle:  10 hours on/ 14 off
Other Tank Inhabitants:  8 other seahorses

Broodstock Feeding Details
Food Types:  Hikari Mysis, PE mysis
Feeding Schedule:  Once daily

Spawning Details
Date of First Spawn: Unknown. Gave birth in acclimation when arrived from sellerr
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Hatch Details
Hatch Date:  8-19-10
Hatch Time of Day: 3:00
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Larvae Description:  Miniature versions of adults


Larval Tank Details
Temperature:  73-75F
Size of Larval Tank:  10 Gallon tank
Substrate Details:  none
Other Tank Decor:  green plastic plants
Filtration Details:  HOB Canister filter with spraybar return
Lighting:  PC light strip
Lighting Cycle:  12 on / 12 off
Water Changes:  Varies. About 1 gallon daily from siphoning bottom to remove waste

Larval Feeding Details
Food Types:  Brine shrimp enriched with Dan's Feed.
Feeding Schedule:  5+ times daily

Metamorphosis/Settlement
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Grow-Out Tank Details
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Additional Information
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Here are some pics:

Blake, nice bonus to get the fry when you got the adults   Looks like a nice size hatch, did you count them?

Rook

Thanks Rook! No, I did not count them. I've lost 5 so far.