Breeding Journal, Species: [Ecsenius stigmatura]

Well here we go again.. After personal reasons I had to give up the last time I got these fish to spawn but now I have a new set up, new pair and more time to give these a shot. More to follow!
General
Species: 
Social Structure:  reef
Size of Individuals: 
Age of Individuals:  Unknown
Date added to Tank:  21-3-15

Broodstock Tank Details
Size of Tank:  250ltrs
Substrate Details:  Special grade caribsea
Filtration Details:  Sump, refugium
Water Changes:  10%/week
Water Temperature:  25.5
Lighting:  Led razor 180w
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Broodstock Feeding Details
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Spawning Details
Date of First Spawn: 15-05-15 
Spawn Time of Day:some time over night or early morning 
Dates of Consecutive Spawns:  6-7 days
Courtship Details:[agressivness from what I believe to be the female shown towards the "male". Once athe male finds a suitable spawning site and when female is close his head bobs up and down trying to get females attention. /b] 
Egg Size:1mm 
Egg Color:light grey 
Egg Count: 60-140ish

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Metamorphosis/Settlement
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Grow-Out Tank Details
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Additional Information

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These are probably my favorite blenny and I've wanted to give them a try. Good luck, I'll be following your progress.

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Ken

Thanks,Yes they have great character and a comical look too.. Great little fish

Ok, So.. They seem to hatch on day 6/7 and lay every 6/7 in the same place which makes it difficult to get exact hatch time... 
 
Got a new toy..
Day 2/3

 

 

 

 

 

Any new developments with these?

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Ken