Attempting to breed clownfish - log

[crazzy]

I'd stay a long way away from mirror - could have disastrous poisonous effects in contact with water on the one side.

 

[FB]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12663103#post12663103 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by crazzy
I'd stay a long way away from mirror - could have disastrous poisonous effects in contact with water on the one side.

Good to know, Thanks

 

[FB]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12663087#post12663087 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by agsansoo
Yes silicone will hold, if there no added pressure. I've done this in sumps before, just use 1/4" acrylic and lots of silicone. IMO glass is hard to paint I'd use acrylic.

There should be no added pressure as the water levels should be the same on both side.

FB

 

[dazed]

I have done the same thing before as well when building sumps. The silicone will hold the divider in place You also want to make sure that the divider does not fit real snug as it will cause the glass to crack (the acrylic will expand a bit in the water) just use allot of the silicone it might not be the prettiest thing but it should function just fine for what you need.

 

[agsansoo]

Use masking tape for straight lines, and remove while still wet. Will look nicer !

 

[crazzy]

You could put a 1/4" strip of glass glued to the glass on either side of the acrylic making a "slot" and the silicone in place

 

[rkelman]

How does a 65 separated in the middle make 2 20 gal compartments?

 

[Zoom]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12664215#post12664215 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rkelman
How does a 65 separated in the middle make 2 20 gal compartments?

I would like to split it into 3 20 gallon compartments

 

[FB]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12663606#post12663606 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by crazzy
You could put a 1/4" strip of glass glued to the glass on either side of the acrylic making a "slot" and the silicone in place

I like that idea, then I don't even have to silicone the plexiglass and it would be easily removed if necessary. SWEET! Thanks

 

[FB]

I think I may have solved my problem with my rotifers. They are not being fed enough.

I siphoned out a 2L bottle of rotifers to get a high density culture going in time for my next batch. The water in the 2L bottle was crystal clear however the water in my rotifer tank appeared green as can be. I guess I am going to have to clean the tank so I know how much phyto is in their. I also need to get more phyto going.

I need yet another air pump, another 5 way valve and some more rigid tubing.

Now I am on a mission.

 

[agsansoo]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12668962#post12668962 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by FB
I think I may have solved my problem with my rotifers. They are not being fed enough.

I found that the case last year when I tried all this for my first time. I used 5 gallon containers. They seem fine at first, then the rots seem to out pace the food. I would leave for work, come home to very clear water and no more live rotifers.

 

[FB]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12669594#post12669594 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by agsansoo
I found that the case last year when I tried all this for my first time. I used 5 gallon containers. They seem fine at first, then the rots seem to out pace the food. I would leave for work, come home to very clear water and no more live rotifers.

How did you solve this problem. Did you setup a continous drip system?

 

[agsansoo]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12669732#post12669732 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by FB
How did you solve this problem. Did you setup a continous drip system?

LOL . I didn't. That's why I use smaller containers and feed twice a day, harvesting every third day 1/3 of all the water in each container. I do like the idea of a continuous dip.
It's a balancing act between feeding and harvesting the right amounts. My problem has never been over feeding and over harvesting, it's under feeding and under harvesting that caused my crashes.

 

[FB]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12670161#post12670161 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by agsansoo
My problem has never been over feeding and over harvesting, it's under feeding and under harvesting that caused my crashes.

I think I'm doing the same as you then.

 

[Lifes A Beach]

When I pour my cultures thru the sieve into a cup, I can see the color of the water. I was fooled too in the beginning by just looking into the jar not realizing that some of the green nanno was coating the sides of the jar and giving the appearance that the water was green. Big mistake! So I had greenwater 2 times a day to be sure there is always plenty for the rots.

 

[FB]

I just went through my notes and here is a summary of spawning and hatching

01/08 - 01/16 - 9 Days
01/18 - 01/27 - 9 Days
02/01 - 02/10 - 9 Days
02/17 - 02/26 - 9 Days
03/01 - ????? - ? Days --- On Vacation
????? - 03/26 - ? Days
04/09 - 04/18 - 9 Days
????? - 04/29 - ? Days
????? - 05/14 - ? Days
-------------------------------- Temp increased to 80 from 75ish
05/20 - 05/27 - 8 Days
05/28 - Pending

If only I had kept track of the fish corresponding to each batch.

 

[billsreef]

Yup, feed lots and harvest aggressively Same goes for phyto. When the phyto is peaking, you harvest half to 2/3's daily, or 3/4 every 2 days.

 

[FB]

Time for another hatch tonight. First I had to transfer to a growout tank.

I counted 58. My highest yet!

Anyway I took a pic of the tile with the eggs again.

I then loaded go old paint and "painted" them to count how many there are. I counted 907 eggs :eek1: Each section of colour represents 100 eggs.

 

[FB]

My rots are still not as good as I had hoped. We shall see what we get. I may take a run to Georgetown tomorrow to pick some up!

My last batch were started on BBS at the end of day 2 and almost all that were left survived. I think I still have 50-60 left.

 

[Lifes A Beach]

Good count, and good luck on the hatch!

--Barbara