Breeding Journal DataSheet
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General Species: Syngnathus scovelli Social Structure: Group of 5 individuals
Size of Individuals: 2.5" Age of Individuals: Unknown
Date added to Tank: 03-28-11 QT
Broodstock Tank Details Size of Tank: 10G glass tank for now (QT)
5 Adults were moved to a 30G seahorse tank on 04-18-11 after 3 weeks in QT Substrate Details: none
Live sand- 2" Filtration Details: sponge filter
HOB Filter Water Changes: 5 gallons Bi-weekly Water Temperature: ambient, ~75
Lighting: CF clamp light
Lighting Cycle: 14/8
Other Tank Inhabitants: QT: other pipefish, possibly S. lousianae
Broodstock tank: 5 individual S. scovelli, a pair of H. erectus, 2 peppermint shrimp and various snails Broodstock Feeding Details Food Types: enriched brine, working on getting them onto frozen
Feeding Schedule: 2-3 times a day
Spawning Details Date of First Spawn: unknown.
I have one holding as of 09-05-11, not sure of spawn date but I'd say it was within the last week. These are still in the BRT and the one that is holding is from the 04-22-11 hatch. Spawn Time of Day: unknown
Dates of Consecutive Spawns: Not sure but I got a hatch on 04-22-11. ~ September 1, 2011
Courtship Details: not seen, yet
Egg Size: 1-2mm
Egg Color: light orange
Egg Count: Unknown for this spawn.
Hatch Details Hatch Date: 03-28-11, 04-22-11
Hatch Time of Day: afternoon, evening/9pm
# Days after Spawn: unknown
Larvae Description: look like tiny adults
Larval Tank Details Temperature: ambient, ~75°F
Size of Larval Tank: 20G BRT with 5 gallons of water to start
Substrate Details: none
Other Tank Decor: none at the beginning. Added a piece of filter floss and a fake seagrass bed for hiding spots.
Filtration Details: Started a slow drip into the BRT system during week 2.
Lighting: Clamp light w/CF bulb
Lighting Cycle: 14 light, 10 dark, some ambient light in the AM
Water Changes: None yet. The BRT system has been running without livestock for a few months.
Larval Feeding Details Food Types: NHBS and Tiggerpods
Feeding Schedule: 2-3 times a day
Metamorphosis/Settlement Date of Settlement Start: 03-28-11, 04-22-11
Days after Hatch: 0
Date of Settlement End: 03-28-11, 04-22-11
Description of Fry: Miniature adults, 1cm+ long but very skinny
Grow-Out Tank Details Temperature: Ambient ~75°F
Size of Grow-Out Tank: 20 black round tub with about 10 gallons of water
Substrate Details: none
Other Tank Decor: Fake corals and seagrass.
Filtration Details: Plumbed into BRT system, algae turf scrubber
Lighting: Clamp light and ambient
Lighting Cycle: 14 light 10 dark
Water Changes: none
Size at Transfer: about 1/2"
Age at Transfer: They have been here since hatching
Grow-Out Feeding Details Food Types: NHBBS, Tiggerpods and TDO B1
Feeding Schedule: 3-4X per day
Additional Information N
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