Breeding Journal, Species:Apogon margaritophorus

General
Species:  Apogon margaritophorus 
Social Structure:  Polygamous, schools, this is a trio  1 female 2 males
Size of Individuals:  2''
Age of Individuals: unknown wild caught                 
Date added to Tank:8/4/2013

Broodstock Tank Details
Size of Tank:15 gallon long  
Substrate Details:  10 lbs live rock 4x 3/4 inch pvc tubes 
Filtration Details: whisper 60                
Water Changes:  bye weekly
Water Temperature:  79f
Lighting:  single t5ho 
Lighting Cycle:12 on 12 off  
Other Tank Inhabitants: 2 young Solomon island babys                

Broodstock Feeding Details
Food Types:   tdo c-2 large mysis shrimp and omnivore chips  from instant  ocean 
Feeding Schedule:  small amount 4-5 times a day all food is soaked in garlic 

Spawning Details
Date of First Spawn:  8/30/2013
Spawn Time of Day:  unknown
Dates of Consecutive Spawns:male a 9/7, male b 9/13 male a 9/16 male b 9/19                      
Courtship Details:  not seen 
Egg Size: 1 to 1.5mm ish
Egg Color:orange/transparent 
Egg Count:  20 to 30

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I have no fear of losing my life - if I have to save a koala or a crocodile or a kangaroo or a snake, mate, I will save it.
Steve Irwin

this two hang out all day tougher the third mostly stays bye its self but does hang out some times  

I have no fear of losing my life - if I have to save a koala or a crocodile or a kangaroo or a snake, mate, I will save it.
Steve Irwin

well less then 30 days one for sure with eggs and a possible 2nd but he hides and wont let me get a good look at him both stopped eating at the same time any one know if its possible with only one female that fast i know it can be weeks apart 

I have no fear of losing my life - if I have to save a koala or a crocodile or a kangaroo or a snake, mate, I will save it.
Steve Irwin

Removed the eggs at day 4!to check them out my first go at a tumbler failed will try a new next go around

I have no fear of losing my life - if I have to save a koala or a crocodile or a kangaroo or a snake, mate, I will save it.
Steve Irwin

sad day lost 2 of the 3 to the filter not really sure how found the bodies will be looking for new fish to add to the group 

I have no fear of losing my life - if I have to save a koala or a crocodile or a kangaroo or a snake, mate, I will save it.
Steve Irwin