Fuzzy dwarf lion breeding

[panmanmatt]

Ok I have a small dilemma going on here.

I have what I believe is a M/F pair of fuzzy dwarf lions (Dendrochirus brachypterus). This morning I found a gelatinous blob sitting on the rock work. It appears to be an egg mass of some sorts. The lions are the only thing in the tank so I believe it is from them.

Anybody have any info on raising them? Or where I may be able to find any info. All I can find is that they have never been raised in captivity and that the eggs will hatch in 36 hours.

Here is a pic of what I believe is the egg mass.

The loving couple.

Thanks in advance for any help you can give.

 

[lcstorc]

Sorry, I can't help but I can say That is super cool.

 

[SeahorseBT]

Sweet! Here is a link to the Mofib Lion fish forum:
Marine Ornamental Fish & Invert Breeders Association • View forum - Scorpaenidae - Scorpionfish

 

[panmanmatt]

Thanks Blake, that helps out a ton.

 

[SeahorseBT]

No problem. Good luck!

 

[Woodstock]

Congratulations!

 

[panmanmatt]

Thanks Doni. I am gonna give this my best shot.

 

[panmanmatt]

The egg mass has broken up as it is supposed to. They aren't due to hatch until sometime later this evening or tonight.

I transferred the egg mass yesterday to a separate tank so their is no need to try and catch the fry.


I strained a bunch of seawater through the rotifer sieve in hopes that I can concentrate enough plankton to at least get a few to survive. For the first 48 hours post hatch they don't even have a mouth and feed off their egg sack. That will hopefully give me enough time to get a decent amount of plankton into the tank.

 

[sambrinar]

Wow Matt, good luck.. keep us updated

 

[panmanmatt]

Thanks Brenda. I'll try to keep this updated as/if things progress.

 

[NoUsername2use]

what happened!

 

[panmanmatt]

I was never successful at raising the fry and have since lost my female. Once I can track down some more females I will have another go at breeding them.