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Re: Breeding Journal, Species: Ecsenius midas
Monday, June 17, 2013 4:21 PM
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 Originally Posted by coralhead317
Thanks Ken, once I get some viable larvae I will definitely take you up on that offer.
John
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Re:Breeding Journal, Species: Ecsenius midas
Monday, June 17, 2013 4:35 PM
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Hey John whats up.
I am new to this site and came here to report my recent spawning and hatching events with Ecsenius midas! I read your communication reference your spawning events. I have had perculas spawn in my reef tank in the past, but as far as breeding fish, I have no experience. I noticed the third batch of eggs last wednesday 6/12/13, so as with last spawn, the hatching occurred about the 7-8 day, about 2 hrs after the lights went out. I managed to scoop out a good amount of larvae last time and kept alive in a net placed in my refugium, when I came back from work(24 hrs) they were all but a few dead. Any info/help would be greatly appreciated.
Richard
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Re:Breeding Journal, Species: Ecsenius midas
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 10:05 AM
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Richard,
If you have Midas Blenny larvae, then you are further along than I am. I can't get the eggs to last the 7-8 days of incubation. You should really start a breeding log with detailed information so that we can compare your situation to mine (or others). Please post pictures of your pair and the developing eggs - would be a great reference. If I had to venture a guess at your issue I'd say that you are seeing "transfer stress". Next time try moving the eggs on day 7 or 8 to a clean container with "aged" newly made saltwater. Hang the container in your sump so that it will be the same temperature and run a gentle stream of air over the eggs. Now raising the larvae is a whole other set of issues.
Good luck,
John
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Re:Breeding Journal, Species: Ecsenius midas
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 2:29 PM
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John;
They hatched last night and I missed it! The nest was nearly empty this morning, some still stick on the rock but appear dark in color lacking the shiny copper luster I saw last night. I don't think it's possible to remove the eggs, the 18 yo pearl bubble is huge! Besides I was able to net them last time the transfer I can probably do within the fish tank after netting to reduce stress! I am trying to post a 30 sec video of female with eggs, but I haven't figured out how? I will kelp you posted. As for now I will await the next batch of eggs hopefully.
Rich
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Re:Breeding Journal, Species: Ecsenius midas
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 3:29 PM
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Rich,
If you don't mind the clutter in the display tank, place a 6 inch length of 1' PVC near where the pair are currently spawning (mine prefer the pipe to lay horizontally on the bottom of the tank). If you can get them to spawn in the pipe, then transfer and hatching will be much simpler.
Looking forward to that video...
Take care,
John
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Re:Breeding Journal, Species: Ecsenius midas
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 11:04 PM
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I will try the pipe. But I have to set up a seperate tank. If they dont take to the pipe, I'm gonna try to catch the larvae again. Turn off the pump, and try to scoop them with a light. Then ill try to transfer them to a plastic container within the tank, not exposing them to air. Let me know what you think. By the way, I started a journal with my parameters and set up, - the photos I am working on that.
Regards,
Richard
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Re:Breeding Journal, Species: Ecsenius midas
Thursday, June 27, 2013 7:02 PM
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 Just uploaded some more pics on photobucket. Got 4th clutch of eggs on monday, expecting hatch this sunday, but im gonna watch every night. Gonna try a video.
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Re:Breeding Journal, Species: Ecsenius midas
Saturday, June 29, 2013 1:00 PM
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Click on picture above to access additional photobucket pics .
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Re:Breeding Journal, Species: Ecsenius midas
Sunday, June 30, 2013 9:45 AM
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I got midas blenny larvae!!! They hatched last night at midnight. Incubation period is 6 days from last Monday 6/24/2013. I set up a gravity fed nursery using my set ups water supply. It is working out nice, nice gentle current! Gonna post video on photobucket. Now I need food for them. Does anyone know a breeder here in Miami that could help me out with rotifers or other cultured live food?
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Re:Breeding Journal, Species: Ecsenius midas
Sunday, June 30, 2013 10:19 AM
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IMG_4773_zps39c02dd8.mp4
Here is video of Ecsenius Midas Hatchlings.
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Re:Breeding Journal, Species: Ecsenius midas
Sunday, June 30, 2013 10:24 AM
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Re:Breeding Journal, Species: Ecsenius midas
Sunday, June 30, 2013 2:36 PM
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Awe hell yeah!
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Re:Breeding Journal, Species: Ecsenius midas
Sunday, June 30, 2013 5:02 PM
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John, Your journal has been highjacked,  (but that is a sweet video of Midas larvae!) Any luck with the artificial incubation?
<message edited by Lrood on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 9:56 AM>
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Re:Breeding Journal, Species: Ecsenius midas
Friday, July 5, 2013 1:49 PM
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No luck with artificial incubation. After seeing Rich's videos my guess is that my male isn't fully functional and isn't fertilizing the eggs. My male looks smaller than Rich's and also seems to spend less time tending to the nest. I am going to just keep on feeding and checking the nests for progress.
John
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