Breeding Journal, Species: Synchiropus splendidus

General
Species:  Synchiropus splendidus
Social Structure:  Mated pair
Size of Individuals:  Male: 3", Female: 2"
Age of Individuals:  Adult
Date added to Tank:  01/02/2011

Broodstock Tank Details
Size of Tank:  4'x2'x2' reef tank
Substrate Details:  Coral sand
Filtration Details:  Sump, cheato, zeovit reactor, live rock, skimmer
Water Changes:  10% fortnightly
Water Temperature:  25*C
Lighting:  8x54W ATI powermodule
Lighting Cycle:  8:00-10:00 blues only, 10:00-20:00 all on, 20:00-00:00 blues only
Other Tank Inhabitants:  Lyretail Anthia Harem, Spawning Mandarins, Spawning Clowns, Pylei Wrasse, Red Sea Sailfin Tang, Helfrechi Firefish and Labouti Wrasse

Broodstock Feeding Details
Food Types:  frozen foods- including whole prawn and scallop- and "natural grazing"
Feeding Schedule:  once a day

Spawning Details
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Metamorphosis/Settlement
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Grow-Out Tank Details
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Additional Information

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An old picture of the broodstock- hopefully I will get another picture tonight

Ok so I got to the tank tonight to see what I think is spawning,


 
However we never seem to see any eggs.... They are in our reef set up, so its quite difficult however if anyone can help it would be most appreicated
 
Liz

Scratch that.... saw the deed.....