Breeding Journal DataSheet
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General Species: Synchiropus splendidus
Common Name: Green Mandarin
Social Structure: Male and Female Pair
Size of Individuals: Male: 3.5", Female 3"
Age of Individuals: Unknown
Date added to Tank: Unknown
Broodstock Tank Details Size of Tank: 120g
Substrate Details: Fiji Pink Sand and Live Rock
Filtration Details: Bio: Live Rock, Mech: Filter Socks and Protein Skimming, Chem: Vodka
Water Changes: 10% monthly
Water Temperature: 76-81F
Salinity: 1.026
Lighting: 8 x T5
Lighting Cycle: 14/10
Salt Type: Instant Ocean
Other Tank Inhabitants: Full Reef Tank
Broodstock Feeding Details Food Types: Live: *pods and worms, Frozen: LIPOVIT soaked Mysis Supreme
Feeding Schedule: Continuous
Spawning Details Date of First Spawn: Unknown
Spawn Time of Day: 9:30pm
Dates of Consecutive Spawns: 06/12/2011, 06/15/2011
Courtship Details: Male and Female swim upwards pressed tightly against each others sides. The eggs are released and fertilized at the water level with a sudden motion causing water to be displaced quickly causing turbulence.
Egg Size: ~2mm
Egg Color: Translucent
Egg Count: ~40
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