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General
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| Name: |
Debra Berlin ( DLBerlin ) Site: MarineLife Aquarium Society of Michigan |
| Species: |
Epicystis crucifera ( Class: D, Points: 165 ) 
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| Link to Journal: |
http://www.masm.org/mForums/tm.aspx?m=33835
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| Hatch Details |
| Spawn Date: |
04/09/2007
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| Spawn Time of Day: |
estimated |
| Hatch Date: |
05/09/2007
30 Days After Spawn
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Hatch Time of Day: |
dates estimated
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| Where Hatched: |
In broodstock tank
300g mixed reef tank with 120g sump/refuge |
| Eggs Removed Pre-Hatch: |
No
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| Larvae Removed Post-Hatch: |
No
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| Yolk Sac: |
No
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| # Hatched |
unknown |
| # Not Hatched |
unknown |
| Larvae Size |
not found till settlement occured, second reproduction planula approx 1mm |
| First Food: |
Mysis, krill, Cyclop-eeze, Golden Pearls, freeze dried copepods and rotifers, Spirulina algae flake,Spectrum pellets, chopped raw shrimp, selcon, naturose astaxanthin powder. Usually mixed up and fed with turkey baster |
Larvae Description:
( Do larvae have eyes, mouth, gut, attracted to light, etc?) |
info from second reproduction shows brooded planula released fully metamorphosed and with developed radial symmetry and mesenteries. |
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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) |
300 |
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Dimensions: |
96 X
24 X
30
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Lighting:
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3x250w MH XM 10k |
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Lighting Schedule:
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approx 10hrs per day daylights and 3 hrs per day dusk/dawn total 13 hrs per day
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| Other Details |
| Other Information: |
http://www.michiganreefers.com/forums/advanced-topics/47430-epicystis-crucifer-flower-anemone-sexual-reproduction.html |