Breeding Journal, Species: Amphiprion Ocellaris

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Breeding Journal, Species: Amphiprion Ocellaris - Thursday, November 1, 2012 1:07 AM
Breeding Journal DataSheet
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General
Species:  Amphiprion Ocellaris
Social Structure: Pair
Size of Individuals: Female: 3.5 in Male: 2.5 in
Age of Individuals:  Unknown
Date added to Tank:  2009

Broodstock Tank Details
Size of Tank:  29 gal
Substrate Details:  special grade reef sand. shallow 1. inch
Filtration Details:  Sump w/ live rock
Water Changes:  25% Monthly

Water Temperature:  78 F
Lighting:  fluorescent shop light
Lighting Cycle:  12H on/ 12H off
Other Tank Inhabitants: None

Broodstock Feeding Details
Food Types:  Flake/PE Mysis
Feeding Schedule: 2-3 daily

Spawning Details
Date of First Spawn:  10/27/12
Spawn Time of Day:  Afternoon
Dates of Consecutive Spawns: 
10/29/12
11/13/12
12/10/12
Courtship Details: Cleaning egg area rubbing on PVC
Egg Size:  3-5 mm
Egg Color:  Orange
Egg Count:  200

Hatch Details
Hatch Date:  12/18/12
Hatch Time of Day:  night
# Days after Spawn:  8
Larvae Description:    4-5 mm, large silver eyes, large mouth
Consecutive Hatch Dates:     


Larval Tank Details
Temperature:  78 F
Size of Larval Tank: 16 gal. BRT 
Substrate Details:  none
Other Tank Decor:  heater, sponge filter, airstone
Filtration Details:  sponge filter after 15 days,
Lighting:  fluorescent shop light
Lighting Cycle:  12H on/ 12H off
Water Changes:  50% daily

Larval Feeding Details
Food Types: L-type rotifers,  TDO A on day 3, TDO B1 on day 14
Feeding Schedule: 2x daily

Metamorphosis/Settlement
Date of Settlement Start: 
Days after Hatch: 
Date of Settlement End: 
Description of Fry: 

Grow-Out Tank Details

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Grow-Out Feeding Details
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Additional Information

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Re: Breeding Journal, Species: [Insert Species Name Here] - Thursday, November 1, 2012 1:07 AM


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Re: Breeding Journal, Species: [Insert Species Name Here] - Wednesday, January 9, 2013 12:08 AM
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