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General
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| Name: |
John Witt ( coralhead317 ) Site: Marine Breeding Initiative (MBI) |
| Species: |
Amphiprion melanopus ( Class: A, Points: 5 ) 
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| Link to Journal: |
http://www.mbisite.org/Forums/tm.aspx?m=44890
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| Hatch Details |
| Spawn Date: |
03/08/2010
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| Spawn Time of Day: |
9 am |
| Hatch Date: |
03/16/2010
8 Days After Spawn
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Hatch Time of Day: |
~10:30pm
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| Where Hatched: |
in larval rearing tub |
| Eggs Removed Pre-Hatch: |
Yes
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| Larvae Removed Post-Hatch: |
No
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| Yolk Sac: |
Yes
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| # Hatched |
~700 |
| # Not Hatched |
~100 |
| Larvae Size |
large, 2mm? |
| First Food: |
I did not have a rotifer culture at the time of the 3/16 hatch, so I fed the larvae an unidentified copepod (likely a cyclopoid). I can provide photos of the copepod if requested. I have posted them on MOFIB. |
Larvae Description:
( Do larvae have eyes, mouth, gut, attracted to light, etc?) |
aggressive eaters, robust larvae |
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Tank Parameters
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Temperature: |
80
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PH: |
?
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Specific Gravity: |
1.021
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Size:
(Gallons) |
20 BRT |
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Dimensions: |
X
X
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Lighting:
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twin bulb shop light 80 W total |
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Lighting Schedule:
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15 hours on, 9 hours off |
| Other Details |
| Other Information: |
The fish reared on copepods exclusively have a higher incidence of misbaring than do the fish that I have reared using rotifers. The copepods are detritivores and do not prey exclusively on algae; this likely means that they are less nutritious than well fed rotifers. As a result of this experiment of necessity, I am convinced that poor nutrition plays a part (perhaps a large one) in misbarring. |