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General
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| Name: |
Daniel Walden ( waldend ) Site: Marine Breeding Initiative (MBI) |
| Status: |
Approved |
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Species: |
Amphiprion percula
( Class:
A
, Points Awarded:
5
) 
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| Journal Thread: |
http://www.mbisite.org/Forums/tm.aspx?m=72769
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| Spawn Date: |
09/24/2010 |
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Time of Spawn: |
5:30pm
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Tank Parameters
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Temperature: |
83 ° F
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PH: |
Not Tested
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Salinity: |
1.026
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Size:
( Gallons) |
15G w/ 10g sump
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Dimensions: |
24 X
12 X
12
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Lighting:
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250W MH
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Lighting Shedule:
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12on/12off
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Filtration:
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Filter pad in over-flow, skimmer
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Brood Stock Data
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Size of Female: |
3.5"
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Size of Male: |
3"
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Age of Female: |
11 years
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Age of Male: |
11 years
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Time Together:
(how long have you had the pair before this event)
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20 months by me at the time of the video. 8 years together prior to my ownership
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Feeding
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Food: |
New life spectrum pellets, Formula 1 flakes, PE Mysis
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Feeding Schedule:
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2 times daily, more when possible
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Spawn Details
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Pre-Spawn Behavior: |
Nest site cleaning, refusal to eat within 2-3 hours of spawning
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Spawning Behavior:
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Cleaning site and laying eggs in rotating motion to lay eggs and fertilize
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Post Spawn Behavior:
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Male cleaning eggs regularly, female occasionally
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Egg Details
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Size: |
2mm
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Color: |
Bright Orange
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Quantity: |
200+
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Description:
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Tightly spaced nest of orange eggs
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Location:
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Rear curved corner of acrylic tank
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Other Details:
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Spawns have increased in size and frequency with improved diet.
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