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General
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| Name: |
Nicholas Schuetz ( Hellaenergy ) Site: Twin Cities Marine Aquarium Society |
| Status: |
Approved |
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Species: |
Sphaeramia nematoptera
( Class:
C
, Points Awarded:
45
) 
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| Journal Thread: |
http://www.tcmas.org/v4/forums/showthread.php?p=416774
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| Spawn Date: |
07/12/2011 |
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Time of Spawn: |
Afternoon
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Tank Parameters
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Temperature: |
81 ° F
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PH: |
8.0-8.2
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Salinity: |
1.026
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Size:
( Gallons) |
120
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Dimensions: |
48 X
24 X
24
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Lighting:
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8 x T5 (Tek 8)
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Lighting Shedule:
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14/10
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Filtration:
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Bio: Live Rock, Mech: Filter Socks and Protein Skimming, Chem: Vodka
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Brood Stock Data
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Size of Female: |
3"+
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Size of Male: |
3"+
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Age of Female: |
Unknown
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Age of Male: |
Unknown
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Time Together:
(how long have you had the pair before this event)
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2 Years +
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Feeding
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Food: |
LIPOVIT enriched frozen large freshwater mysis (Aqua Treasures Mysis Supreme) and Brine Shrimp
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Feeding Schedule:
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Twice Daily - Morning and Evening
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Spawn Details
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Pre-Spawn Behavior: |
Swimming/ Hovering in a close configuration
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Spawning Behavior:
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Not witnessed
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Post Spawn Behavior:
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Male stays towards the back of the tank acting very vulerable. Female is not too close but within reach. She is less timid.
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Egg Details
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Size: |
Not observed - Hidden in mouth
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Color: |
Unknown
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Quantity: |
Unknown
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Description:
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Never seen these eggs because they are hidden in the males mouth. Therefore I can not describe them.
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Location:
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Male holds eggs in mouth
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Other Details:
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