Breeding Journal DataSheet
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General Species: Pterapogon kauderni
Social Structure: Pair
Size of Individuals: 2 inches
Age of Individuals: Unknown
Date added to Tank: April 2008
Broodstock Tank Details Size of Tank: 12x18x16 inch section of a divided 100 gallon tank that is part of a 200-300 gallon system.
Substrate Details: Sand
Filtration Details: Skimmer, filter sock as needed, HOB filter as needed, Live rock
Water Changes: At least every other month 20%
Water Temperature: 78-80
Lighting: PC lighting
Lighting Cycle: 12 hours on, 10 am to 10 pm lighting on
Other Tank Inhabitants: None in the sectioned off area
Broodstock Feeding Details Food Types: Frozen foods, mostly mysid
Feeding Schedule: Once or twice a day
Spawning Details Date of First Spawn: Approx 5/1/08
Spawn Time of Day: Unseen
Dates of Consecutive Spawns: Unseen
Courtship Details: Unseen
Egg Size: 1 - 1.5mm
Egg Color: Translucent, slightly orange
Egg Count: unknown
Hatch Details Hatch Date: 6/5/08
Hatch Time of Day: Evening
# Days after Spawn: Approx 20
Larvae Description: Replica of adults - direct development
Larval Tank Details Temperature: 78-80f
Size of Larval Tank: 12x12x12 cube plumbed into the same system as the adults
Substrate Details: Bare bottom
Other Tank Decor: Plastic plants for cover
Filtration Details: Skimmer, filter sock as needed, HOB filter as needed, Live rock
Lighting: ambient
Lighting Cycle: None - ambient room light and sun light
Water Changes: 20% at least every other month
Larval Feeding Details Food Types: Cyclops, bbs
Feeding Schedule: twice daily
Metamorphosis/Settlement Date of Settlement Start: 6/5/08
Days after Hatch: 0
Date of Settlement End: 6/5/08
Description of Fry: Direct development, miniature adults
Grow-Out Tank Details Temperature: 80-80
Size of Grow-Out Tank: 12x12x12 cube plumbed into the same system as the adults
Substrate Details: BB
Other Tank Decor: Plastic Plants for cover
Filtration Details: Skimmer, filter sock as needed, HOB filter as needed, Live rock
Lighting: ambient
Lighting Cycle: None - ambient room light and sun light
Water Changes: 20% at least every other month
Size at Transfer: 2-5mm
Age at Transfer: first day after ejection from males mouth
Grow-Out Feeding Details Food Types: pellets, cyclops, bbs
Feeding Schedule: twice a day
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