General
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Name: |
Amanda Cox ( AmandaCox ) Site: Marine Breeding Initiative (MBI) |
Status: |
Approved |
Species: |
Ostorhinchus compressus
( Class:
C
, Points Awarded:
45
)
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Journal Thread: |
http://www.mbisite.org/Forums/tm.aspx?m=80724
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Spawn Date: |
03/09/2013 |
Time of Spawn: |
unknown, male noticed holding on 3/9/13
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Tank Parameters
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Temperature: |
80 ° F
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PH: |
8.2
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Salinity: |
1.026
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Size:
( Gallons) |
200
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Dimensions: |
27" X
36" X
27"
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Lighting:
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T5s - 2, 8 bulb 24" fixtures
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Lighting Shedule:
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7 hours / day on, Mondays the lights are off
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Filtration:
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40 gallon sump, live rock, sand
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Brood Stock Data
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Size of Female: |
4.5" - 5"
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Size of Male: |
4.5" - 5"
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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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A group of 6 was placed into the tank June 2012, at this time 2 pairs are evident
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Feeding
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Food: |
Rod's Original, Rod's Predator
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Feeding Schedule:
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once/day
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Spawn Details
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Pre-Spawn Behavior: |
noted 2 pairs hanging out together, however did not witness any other behavior
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Spawning Behavior:
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unknown, did not witness
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Post Spawn Behavior:
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males holding eggs would hide under ledges and try to avoid other fish in the tank, females are generally hanging out with the males
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Egg Details
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Size: |
estimating 2 mm, have not seen them up close
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Color: |
pink
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Quantity: |
unknown
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Description:
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eggs are pink, have not been able to see them up close as I can only glimpse them when the male aerates
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Location:
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males' mouths
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Other Details:
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N/A
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