Breeding Journal DataSheet
This first post should be updated regularly to include new information as events take place or changes are made to your system
General Species: Amphiprion ocellaris "Darwin black"
Social Structure: Mated Pair
Size of Individuals: Female: 4", Male: 2.5"
Age of Individuals: Unknown
Date added to Tank: 3/31/11
Broodstock Tank Details Size of Tank: 17 gallons
Substrate Details: bare bottom
Filtration Details: sump with live rock, skimmer and filter sock
Water Changes: 10% a week
Water Temperature: 81 F
Lighting: Normal Output Flourescent
Lighting Cycle: 13.5 hours on
Other Tank Inhabitants: none
Broodstock Feeding Details Food Types: pellets, flake, brine, mysis and other frozen food
Feeding Schedule: 3-4 times a day
Spawning Details Date of First Spawn: 6/26/11
Spawn Time of Day: 7 p.m.
Dates of Consecutive Spawns: 7/8, 7/19
Courtship Details: Egg Size: 1/8th inch
Egg Color: orange
Egg Count: ~100
Hatch Details Hatch Date: 7/4/11
Hatch Time of Day: ~11:30 p.m.
# Days after Spawn: 8
Larvae Description: Small, translucent
Larval Tank Details Temperature: 82 F
Size of Larval Tank: 10 gallons
Substrate Details: bare bottom
Other Tank Decor: none
Filtration Details: 0-5 days none, 6+ days sponge filter
Lighting: Normal Output Fluorescent
Lighting Cycle: 24 hrs on for first 5 days then 13.5 hours on after that
Water Changes: 10% every 3 days
Larval Feeding Details Food Types: days 0-5 rotifers , 5+ oto a, then B1
Feeding Schedule: 3x/ day
Metamorphosis/Settlement Date of Settlement Start: 7/10
Days after Hatch: 6
Date of Settlement End: 7/12
Description of Fry: Very tiny, translucent with yolk sacs
Grow-Out Tank Details Temperature: 81 F
Size of Grow-Out Tank: 29 gallons
Substrate Details: none
Other Tank Decor: Various PVC pieces
Filtration Details: skimmer, filter sock, live rock in sump
Lighting: Normal Fluorescent
Lighting Cycle: 13 hours on
Water Changes: As needed
Size at Transfer: ~.5"- .75"
Age at Transfer: 1.5 months
Grow-Out Feeding Details Food Types: Appropriate size TDO Otohime
Feeding Schedule: 3-4 times a day
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