Breeding Journal DataSheet
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General Species: Amphiprion frenatus - Tomato Clownfish
Social Structure: Male / Female
Size of Individuals: Male = 2" Female = 3.5"
Age of Individuals: Unknown, Female is around 6-8 years, but unknown exactly
Date added to Tank: Dont know exact date as my HDD crashed. Female was added in September, Male around middle of October
Broodstock Tank Details Size of Tank: 10G
Substrate Details: Half inch of argonite
Filtration Details: Central sump with LR, LS and Skimmer
Water Changes: 50 gallons once every 3-4 months
Water Temperature: 79
Lighting: Ambient from 220W room light.
Lighting Cycle: 8am-11pm
Other Tank Inhabitants: None
Broodstock Feeding Details Food Types: Otohime EP1/2, Frozen Mysis (3 sizes), frozen brine, Rods plankton
Feeding Schedule: 1-4 times a day, heavy feedings
Spawning Details Date of First Spawn: 11/25/12...
Spawn Time of Day: ~6pm
Dates of Consecutive Spawns: Successful spawn on 1/19/13 from 1/27 hatch
Courtship Details: Not viewed
Egg Size: 3mm
Egg Color: BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHT Orange/Red
Egg Count: 200-300
Hatch Details Hatch Date: 1/27/13
Hatch Time of Day: 12:30am
# Days after Spawn: 9
Larvae Description: Approx 3mm in lenght, yolk sack and large eyes to see me with.
Consecutive Hatch Dates: Havent pulled another nest since.
Larval Tank Details Temperature: 80
Size of Larval Tank: 22G BRT
Substrate Details: Bare
Other Tank Decor: Bare
Filtration Details: None
Lighting: 22W T8 fixture on top of tub
Lighting Cycle: 14/10
Water Changes: None
Larval Feeding Details Food Types: Rotifers and apocyclops panamensis and then Oto A around day 6 on a auto feed 3 times a day
Feeding Schedule: Continuous
Metamorphosis/Settlement Date of Settlement Start: 2/6/13
Days after Hatch: 10
Date of Settlement End: 2/7/2013
Description of Fry: A nice bright redish/orangish fry. Really doesn't look like an adult Tomato yet
Grow-Out Tank Details Temperature: 78
Size of Grow-Out Tank: 22G BRT
Substrate Details: Base
Other Tank Decor: Bare
Filtration Details: Central sump with K1 and Protein skimmer
Lighting: Ambient for 220W T5HO
Lighting Cycle: 14/10
Water Changes: Rarely... Usually 30-40% every couple of months on system
Size at Transfer: Never moved
Age at Transfer: Never moved
Grow-Out Feeding Details Food Types: TDO only
Feeding Schedule: 3 times a day by auto feeded, once or twice by hand as well
Additional Information (No Pictures or Videos in the Section Please) Miscellaneous Information: The male in the pair is from Joe Rhode and is a feisty little bugger.
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