Breeding Journal, Species: Synchiropus splendidus

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Hellaenergy
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Breeding Journal, Species: Synchiropus splendidus - Monday, June 27, 2011 12:22 PM
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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Metamorphosis/Settlement
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Grow-Out Tank Details
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Re:Breeding Journal, Species: Synchiropus splendidus - Monday, June 27, 2011 12:22 PM
Here are some eggs from the 06/12/11 spawn:


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Re:Breeding Journal, Species: Synchiropus splendidus - Monday, June 27, 2011 12:23 PM
They spawned again tonight. I caught it on video:

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Re:Breeding Journal, Species: Synchiropus splendidus - Saturday, September 24, 2011 6:49 PM
Love the video!  Have you been trying to raise the larvae?

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Re:Breeding Journal, Species: Synchiropus splendidus - Sunday, September 25, 2011 11:02 AM
Yes I do plan to try raise another batch in the near future. This particular batch never hatched. I've had a problem getting other batches to hatch as well. I'm not really sure what the problem is at this point.
 
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Re:Breeding Journal, Species: Synchiropus splendidus - Sunday, September 25, 2011 12:07 PM
Oh, you have been successful in the past?  Good on you!

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Re:Breeding Journal, Species: Synchiropus splendidus - Sunday, September 25, 2011 12:10 PM
Quote Originally Posted by EasterEggs


Oh, you have been successful in the past?  Good on you!

 
No I'm still trying to get the eggs to hatch. This is my first pair to spawn thus far.
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Re:Breeding Journal, Species: Synchiropus splendidus - Wednesday, September 28, 2011 10:37 AM
Have you been able to collect the eggs yet?  I read they hatch within just some hours in a vessel with no water movement...?

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Re:Breeding Journal, Species: Synchiropus splendidus - Wednesday, September 28, 2011 11:53 AM
Quote Originally Posted by EasterEggs


Have you been able to collect the eggs yet?  I read they hatch within just some hours in a vessel with no water movement...?

 
Yes I have collected them successfully. I've tried no water movement as well. I think fungus was an issue in that case. I'll be able to focus on this a little more in the near future. Up till now I haven't really had the chance to give them a good go.
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Re:Breeding Journal, Species: Synchiropus splendidus - Wednesday, September 28, 2011 1:34 PM
Congratulations Nick!  And good luck with the next stage of getting them to hatch.