Hi all,
Wanted to share my progress on rearing ocellaris fry. Last night was a partial hatch and I was able to catch 32 fry with a vossen trap, while chasing away a banggai cardinal with a pipet all night lol.
It's the morning after and have fed the fry rotifers (have been culturing in a bucket for a few days from Reeds mariculture). 27 are alive and well at this point.
They fry tank has a constant drip (siphon) from the main tank, and a drip outlet to the sump.
Temperature is at 80 degrees, salinity is a little high (1.028) due to parent tank salinity. Any tips or insights are much appreciated- should I try to gradually reduce sg to a lower number? Iv'e added a small amount of RG complete to tint the fry water (I hear it's harsh on them).
I'll add some pictures soon, thanks for looking!
Wanted to share my progress on rearing ocellaris fry. Last night was a partial hatch and I was able to catch 32 fry with a vossen trap, while chasing away a banggai cardinal with a pipet all night lol.
It's the morning after and have fed the fry rotifers (have been culturing in a bucket for a few days from Reeds mariculture). 27 are alive and well at this point.
They fry tank has a constant drip (siphon) from the main tank, and a drip outlet to the sump.
Temperature is at 80 degrees, salinity is a little high (1.028) due to parent tank salinity. Any tips or insights are much appreciated- should I try to gradually reduce sg to a lower number? Iv'e added a small amount of RG complete to tint the fry water (I hear it's harsh on them).
I'll add some pictures soon, thanks for looking!