Bangaii Cardinal, Artifical Incubation

[Zaita]

Well, I am a firm believer in sharing information that will help the preservation of marine species. In particular the Bangaii Cardinal.

So here are 2 links to threads where I have documented my trials and success in stripping the eggs from my Bangaii pair and incubating them until hatching.

http://www.nzmas.co.nz/site/viewtopic.php?t=3767 - Batch I

http://www.nzmas.co.nz/site/viewtopic.php?t=4464 - Refinement and problem solving of issues had with first batch.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1480926 - RC Discussion where I have answered a few questions.

And, a picture of Batch IV:

I am happy to answer any questions you may have regarding my attempts.

 

[jmadison]

neat

lol i thought that sticker wasa seastar, not a chick! oops

 

[2divers]

I like your pencil urchin. What did you use for the base? I guess you used wood sticks/skewers for the pins. Nice....!

 

[Zaita]

The base was made with AquaNead. It's a marine putty that you can buy from HomeDepot etc. The spines were made with toothpicks. Not the most elegant urchin but the fish appreciate it

 

[Atticus]

Very nice thread and beautiful batch of banggers.