Breeding Journal DataSheet
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General Species: Sphaeramia nematoptera
Social Structure: Group of 3
Size of Individuals: 2 1/2"
Age of Individuals: 3 years +
Date added to Tank: 10/15/2006
Broodstock Tank Details Size of Tank: 65 Gallon
Substrate Details: Aragonite Sand + Live Rock
Filtration Details: 100 Micron polyester sock + protein skimmer + chaetomorpha in sump
Water Changes: 10% weekly
Water Temperature: 76-78 F
Lighting: 96W CF Actinic + 96W CF Daylight
Lighting Cycle: 12h on / 12h off
Other Tank Inhabitants: Various seahorses, 1 Orchid Dottyback, 1 Scooter Blenny, 5 Green Chromis, 4 Peppermint shrimp, Clean Up Crew
Broodstock Feeding Details Food Types: PE Mysis, Hikari Mysis, SF Bay Spirulina Brine
Feeding Schedule: 2-3 times daily
Spawning Details Date of First Spawn: Shortly before 10/31/2009
Spawn Time of Day: Unknown
Dates of Consecutive Spawns: 11/19/2009, 12/5/2009
Courtship Details: The male and female hang out together. The "third wheel" is usually on the other side of the tank. Courtship was never observed.
Egg Size: Small
Egg Color: Orange
Egg Count: Hundreds
Hatch Details Hatch Date: 11/26/2009
Hatch Time of Day: 1:00 - 2:00 PM
# Days after Spawn: 7
Larvae Description: Small prolarvae with conspicuous yolk sack. No mouth.
Larval Tank Details Temperature: They never made it this far.
Size of Larval Tank: Substrate Details: Other Tank Decor: Filtration Details: Lighting: Lighting Cycle: Water Changes: Larval Feeding Details Food Types: N/A
Feeding Schedule: Metamorphosis/Settlement Date of Settlement Start: N/A
Days after Hatch: Date of Settlement End: Description of Fry:
Grow-Out Tank Details Temperature: N/A
Size of Grow-Out Tank: Substrate Details: Other Tank Decor: Filtration Details: Lighting: Lighting Cycle: Water Changes: Size at Transfer: Age at Transfer: Grow-Out Feeding Details Food Types: N/A
Feeding Schedule: Additional Information Miscellaneous Information: This was my first experience with these, last year. I'm documenting the spawn and hatch events.
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