Rearing Picasso Percula Clownfish! - Page 35

GSELLERS · 07-19-2008, 01:36 AM

so are you adding a sponge filter with an airline? this would suck the rotifers in and kill them.

Or is the sponge filter just seeded and then tossed in one place?

MarvinsReef · 07-19-2008, 03:17 AM

Doni... I love the sideburns on the spawn #3 babies... and one of them looks like it'll be a killer specimen when all grown up...

Woodstock · 07-19-2008, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by KathyL

Brilliant! Wonder where you learned that?

Hey this is a fantastic thread! Very exciting and informative. I am thrilled by your success, and the answer to the question: Are picasso clowns genetically distinct, or just a lucky misbar. It's genetic! You are going to enjoy watching those fish grow up, and so are we, thanks to your wonderful thread.

We hope to see more of you on MOFIB! MOFIB - Marine Ornamental Fish & Invertebrate Breeders - Marine Fish Breeding / Saltwater Fish Breeding / Marine Invertebrate Breeding

Best regards,
Kathy
of Kathy's Clowns
Kathy's Clowns, Captive bred clownfishK

Welcome to Reef Sanctuary Kathy! You'll definately continue to see me at MOFIB. Reading all of the information found there has helped me a ton. Thanks

Beautiful clowns you have!! Congrats on your long term success with raising them

..and thanks for sharing your 'sponge in the rotifer culture' tip over at MOFIB

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Originally Posted by vdituri

Wow. I don't know what to say after that. Maybe wow again.
Thank you for including us in your ride.

Have anything in a monet? lol

Hehehe... I think I see the beginnings of a few Monets

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Originally Posted by Triggerjay

Ahhhh.. got my daily fix!

Jason

LOL~

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Originally Posted by Gina

Just got back from three days in Ohio and had to check things out here.
I see things are progressing along very well.
Have you talked to any of the LFS to see if they are interested in purchasing any of the babies?

Welcome back Gina

No, I've not talked to any about selling but I have mentioned to one that I am rearing a few.

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Originally Posted by SeahorseBT

the LFS won't get that many, the waiting list has 50 clowns reserved!

Hahaha~ Well, I think they'll get only the 'plain ones'.... I will hang onto any picasso-like babies until I can sell them myself.

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Originally Posted by deaclauderdale

Wow Doni I see everything is going well so far. I think I speak for all when I say we are dumbfounded and highly appreciative of the work your doing.

Thank you! I am glad you're enjoying it

Some nights I just want to go to bed after dinner but I won't until this is updated with new pics. Feel free to karma me to keep me going...

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Originally Posted by Craig Manoukian

Way cool contrast between hatches. What a difference two weeks makes!

Yep, two weeks in the beginning growth stages is a huge difference!

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Originally Posted by GSELLERS

so are you adding a sponge filter with an airline? this would suck the rotifers in and kill them.

Or is the sponge filter just seeded and then tossed in one place?

Yes, with an airline going. It doesn't seem to deter their population explotion

KathyL has been doing it for months now with great success.

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Originally Posted by MarvinsReef

Doni... I love the sideburns on the spawn #3 babies... and one of them looks like it'll be a killer specimen when all grown up...

Me too! The sideburns and face spots are just adorable! I wonder if all of the spawns will show those markings.... time will tell

GSELLERS · 07-19-2008, 07:56 AM

i would thik that the rotifers would get sucked in, trapped and perish polluting the water...Or would the death of the rotifers become foor for the bacteria so they can do their job....

GSELLERS · 07-19-2008, 08:05 AM

pulled from Marinebreeder.org by kathyL

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Originally Posted by kathyL

They do get sucked in the filter, but they seem to multiply there just as well as they do in the open water. I've been squeezing the sponge out daily in a separate dry bucket, then filtering the rots out of the sponge water, and using the filtered rots for my larvae. The sponge filter goes back into the culture. These rots are not harmed by living in the sponge, and the culture in the bucket, outside of the sponge, is full of rots, too. I remove rots from the water every day, too.

i answered my own question

Woodstock · 07-19-2008, 08:06 AM

Dunno.. but I think the rate of water flow through the sponge is the key to success. Not too strong of a flow should be made.

lcstorc · 07-19-2008, 08:07 AM

It is so interresting the way some have a clearly seen second stripe or picasso like markins while others still just have the head stripe. It will be very interresting to see how they develop.

Woodstock · 07-19-2008, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSELLERS

pulled from Marinebreeder.org by kathyL
Quote:
Originally Posted by kathyL

They do get sucked in the filter, but they seem to multiply there just as well as they do in the open water. I've been squeezing the sponge out daily in a separate dry bucket, then filtering the rots out of the sponge water, and using the filtered rots for my larvae. The sponge filter goes back into the culture. These rots are not harmed by living in the sponge, and the culture in the bucket, outside of the sponge, is full of rots, too. I remove rots from the water every day, too.

i answered my own question

LOL.. so then squeeze gently.

GSELLERS · 07-19-2008, 08:31 AM

too funny....

Triggerjay · 07-19-2008, 09:08 AM

Hi Kathy! didn't know you found your way here! Welcome!

Jason

Woodstock · 07-19-2008, 11:02 AM

Spawn #4 is showing their first white band already

at 8 days old!

Look closely

MarvinsReef · 07-19-2008, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Woodstock

Me too! The sideburns and face spots are just adorable! I wonder if all of the spawns will show those markings.... time will tell

and time will tell when I'll have a pair in my tank...

Spawn # 4 is looking good as well... thanks for the daily pics...

Woodstock · 07-19-2008, 11:15 AM

I ran out of rotifers yesterday so I am curious to see if #4 develops differently from #3 being fed only nauplii and powdered flake this early.

GSELLERS · 07-19-2008, 11:36 AM

do you have any starter cultures?

Woodstock · 07-19-2008, 11:58 AM

No. I'll order a large bag from Welcome to Reef Nutrition once I know if the itsy-bitsy white bugs aren't harming the rotifers.

Oh no! Rotifer crash?

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Originally Posted by Woodstock

I either cleaned my rotifer culture containers too well (very possible) or there is an infestation of bad bugs in it.

With my 10x magnifying glass I can just barely see the 300+ per ml of tiny white/clear bugs.
They are a fraction of the size of a rotifer and I can just barely see them with the 10xglass.
They move in a constant zigzag movement towards one direction (down or up).
There are millions upon millions of these tiny white bugs for every 1 rotifer

Are they injuring the rotifers?
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07-19-2008, 08:06 AM	#516 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,148 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Rearing Picasso Percula Clownfish! Dunno.. but I think the rate of water flow through the sponge is the key to success. Not too strong of a flow should be made. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,920 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Rearing Picasso Percula Clownfish! It is so interresting the way some have a clearly seen second stripe or picasso like markins while others still just have the head stripe. It will be very interresting to see how they develop. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,148 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Spawn#4 - larvae is now 8 days old! Spawn #4 is showing their first white band already at 8 days old! Look closely __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

07-19-2008, 11:15 AM	#523 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,148 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Rearing Picasso Percula Clownfish! I ran out of rotifers yesterday so I am curious to see if #4 develops differently from #3 being fed only nauplii and powdered flake this early. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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