Breeding Journal for Amphiprion Ocellaris

Breeding Journal DataSheet
This first post should be updated regularly to include new information as events take place or changes are made to your system

General
Species:Amphiprion Ocellaris
Social Structure:Male/Female pair
Size of Individuals:Female 3" Male 2"
Age of Individuals: Unknown
Date added to Tank: Sept 2011

Broodstock Tank Details
Size of Tank: 29 gal
Substrate Details: 2" crushed coral
Filtration Details: sponge filter   
Water Changes: 20% twice a month
Water Temperature: 81
Lighting: MH 150
Lighting Cycle: 12hours on, 12 off
Other Tank Inhabitants: Scooter Blenny- CUC - Anemones

Broodstock Feeding Details
Food Types: BSD flakes, Spectrum pellets, Homemade food.
Feeding Schedule: At least 3 times daily

Spawning Details
Date of First Spawn: Feb 15th 2012
Spawn Time of Day: 10:00 pm
Dates of Consecutive Spawns: every 14 days
Courtship Details: Male and Female shake and clean rock together
Egg Size: no clue.. small :)
Egg Color: Bright Orange
Egg Count: Approx 200ish

Hatch Details
Hatch Date:2/23/2012
Hatch Time of Day: 45 minutes after lights out
# Days after Spawn:8
Larvae Description: Looks very healthy and on larger side


Larval Tank Details
Temperature: 80
Size of Larval Tank: 10 gal   
Substrate Details: none
Other Tank Decor: none
Filtration Details: Sponge Filter
Lighting: PC
Lighting Cycle: 24 on for 10 days then change to a 8 hour on
Water Changes: Daily after 3rd day of hatch and then daily.

Larval Feeding Details
Food Types: Rotifer
Feeding Schedule: 4 to 5 times daily

Metamorphosis/Settlement
Date of Settlement Start: 3/03/12
Days after Hatch: 10 days
Date of Settlement End: 3/10/12
Description of Fry: Looks healthy and active. Eating well.

Grow-Out Tank Details
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Grow-Out Feeding Details
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Additional Information




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Pam

Edited by ptronsp - March 13 2012 at 2:22pm