Breeding Journal DataSheet
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General Species: Amphiprion frenatus
Social Structure: pair
Size of Individuals: F: 3.25 inches; M: 3 inches
Age of Individuals: unknown, obtained as juveniles
Date added to Tank: 10/16/2010
Broodstock Tank Details Size of Tank: 20 gal high
Substrate Details: fine sand, approx .5 IN depth
Filtration Details: algal turf scrubber, bioballs, MTC HSA 1000 skimmer
Water Changes: monthly
Water Temperature: 80 F
Lighting: ambient room lighting
Lighting Cycle: 12 hr light/ 12 hr dark reverse photoperiod (lights on at 8pm, off at 8am)
Other Tank Inhabitants: none in same 20 gal high
Broodstock Feeding Details Food Types: New Life Spectrum Thera A, PE mysis shrimp
Feeding Schedule: 2-4 times daily
Spawning Details Date of First Spawn: 3/6/11
Spawn Time of Day: 9:30 pm
Dates of Consecutive Spawns: 3/6/11; 3/23/11; 4/4/11; 4/20/11 - died 4/23/11 see comments at end
Courtship Details: 3/6/11 was first time I had ever seen them in the flower pot
Egg Size: large oval, 2.5mm?
Egg Color: orange/red
Egg Count: approximately 50-75
Hatch Details Hatch Date: 3/15/2011
Hatch Time of Day: approx 10 am (night time with reverse photoperiod)
# Days after Spawn: 9 days
Larvae Description: large, strong
Larval Tank Details Temperature: 82
Size of Larval Tank: 20 gal BRT
Substrate Details: none
Other Tank Decor: none
Filtration Details: none till meta, then connected to grow out system filtration
Lighting: ambient
Lighting Cycle: 12 hr on, 12 hr off; reverse photoperiod
Water Changes: every other day until meta
Larval Feeding Details Food Types: rotifers
Feeding Schedule: added twice daily, or as needed depending on density
Metamorphosis/Settlement Date of Settlement Start: 3/24
Days after Hatch: 11
Date of Settlement End: 3/26
Description of Fry: strong, tenacious eaters
Grow-Out Tank Details Temperature: 82
Size of Grow-Out Tank: 20 gal high
Substrate Details: none
Other Tank Decor: none
Filtration Details: MTC HSA 1000 skimmer, algal turf scrubber, bioballs
Lighting: dual 40 W shop light
Lighting Cycle: 12 hr on, 12 hr off - reverse photoperiod so fish are asleep while I am at work
Water Changes: 20% monthly
Size at Transfer: highly variable, between 3/8 in and 3/4 inches
Age at Transfer: 60 days post spawn
Grow-Out Feeding Details Food Types: New Life Spectrum grow
Feeding Schedule: 2-4 times daily
Additional Information (No Pictures or Videos in the Section Please) Miscellaneous Information: Pair obtained from local reef hobbyist as juveniles on 10/16/2010. Fish are favorite of my 3 year old son, who has named them "Ketchup and Pizza Sauce"
Pair died, along with several other pairs on 4/23/11. We had a flood in our basement (fish room is in basement). My wife sprayed Lysol in room adjacent to the fish room to prevent mold from growing on the children's toys and the carpet. We were running fans in the basement which probably kept the Lysol suspended in the air for a longer period of time. I lost a total of 11 pairs of fish, including three spawning pairs - the tomatoes included.
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