Breeding Journal, Species: Pseudochromis fridmani

General
Species:  Pseudochromis fridmani (orchid dottyback)
Social Structure:  single pair
Size of Individuals:  2.5"
Age of Individuals:  unknown (one is several years, the other is young)
Date added to Tank:  9/2010

Broodstock Tank Details
Size of Tank:  20 gallon long
Substrate Details:  bare bottom
Filtration Details:  flow through - w/sump, skimmer, micron sock & UV
Water Changes:  weekly 10%
Water Temperature:  80
Lighting:  T5
Lighting Cycle:  14 hrs on, 10 hrs off 
Other Tank Inhabitants:  pair of clownfish

Broodstock Feeding Details
Food Types:  frozen and pellets
Feeding Schedule:  at least 2 x per day

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Additional Information
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Doni Marie~

Doni Marie~

They have 3 different PVC pipes to choose from in the 20 gallon long (and can easily slip through the eggcrate that divides the tank). I wanted plenty of hiding spaces for them.
When checking the pipes for spawns this week, I found this...
How cute!!
 

Doni Marie~

That's pretty cool. Looks like you have your hands full with all the different fish!