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General
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| Name: |
Nicholas Schuetz ( Hellaenergy ) Site: Twin Cities Marine Aquarium Society |
| Species: |
Chrysiptera cyanea ( Class: C, Points: 75 ) 
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| Link to Journal: |
http://www.mbisite.org/Forums/tm.aspx?m=54354
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| Hatch Details |
| Spawn Date: |
03/09/2011
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| Spawn Time of Day: |
Early Morning |
| Hatch Date: |
03/18/2011
9 Days After Spawn
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Hatch Time of Day: |
1/2 after lights out (22:00)
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| Where Hatched: |
The eggs where hatched in the 120g reef tank their parents call home. |
| Eggs Removed Pre-Hatch: |
No
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| Larvae Removed Post-Hatch: |
Yes
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| Yolk Sac: |
Yes
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| # Hatched |
~200 |
| # Not Hatched |
0 |
| Larvae Size |
2-3mm |
| First Food: |
Rotifers |
Larvae Description:
( Do larvae have eyes, mouth, gut, attracted to light, etc?) |
2-3mm, clear with a mouth, fins, two eyes, stomach and yolk sac. (see photo in journal) |
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Tank Parameters
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Temperature: |
80
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PH: |
8.2
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Specific Gravity: |
1.026
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Size:
(Gallons) |
23 |
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Dimensions: |
X
X
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Lighting:
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Clamp on florescent shop light |
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Lighting Schedule:
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12/12 |
| Other Details |
| Other Information: |
The larvae are attracted to light. They were collected using a flashlight and a small plastic hose. From beginning to end a full hatch takes anywhere from 1/2 to 1hr in my experience.
In addition to the breeding journal here's another local thread:
http://www.mbisite.org/Forums/tm.aspx?m=52804 |