Jax, Me, and the Surf

Jax, Me, and the Surf

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Breeding Preparation - Clownfish Larvae

The following post is simply a place for me to get thoughts into the physical world and to compile information found from multiple places into one.  This post is a work in progress.

Items Needed:
  • Larval Snagger
  • Brine Shrimp (starting day 5)
  • Rotifers (starting day 1)
  • Phytoplankton feeding the rotifers & brine until they are eaten by larvae
  • Ammonia Alert Badge
  • iodine
Equipment needed:
  • 5 Gallon Tank
  • Rigid airline tubing to act as siphon to clean
  • Heater w/ bubbles for circulation
  • Air Pump
  • Light
  • Timer
Environmental requirements:
  • Salinity - 1.020
  • Water temperature - 80-84*F
  • Lighting - same as parents
  • Water Change - 1-2 times per day to keep ammonia < 3ppm
  • Siphon - daily
  • Dosing - iodine (1 drop per gallon per day after metamorphosis)

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