Breeding A. Chrysogaster pair updates

[traveller7]

As a few folks know, a long time resident Female Chrysogaster finally decided a Male was to her liking and we have a new project at hand.

When time allows, I sort out dates, and if this becomes a repeatable event, I'll start/edit/update this thread. Until then, some information is going to exist over on the RC Blogs:

http://www.reefcentral.com/wp/?p=238

 

[criccio]

Again, congrat's Scott, hopefully this is an ongoing event.

 

[traveller7]

No doubt. First batch was pretty large and hatched last night. Male seems to be doing a good job of tending, we'll see what the next week holds.

 

[55semireef]

What method did you use to capture the fry?

 

[traveller7]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10654253#post10654253 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 55semireef
What method did you use to capture the fry?

Tunze ReefPack 500 appears to have done a fine job of skimming surface fry and catching those pesky ones avoiding the surface.

 

[Fishboy42]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10654568#post10654568 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by traveller7
Tunze ReefPack 500 appears to have done a fine job of skimming surface fry and catching those pesky ones avoiding the surface.

That's no way to treat gasters

Congrats on the spawning Scott; very nice fish!

Matt

 

[traveller7]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10654898#post10654898 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Fishboy42
That's no way to treat gasters

Congrats on the spawning Scott; very nice fish!

Matt

Matt,

I agree and thanks.

Issues were many given the timing of the event, including food sources, rearing vessels, and a near tank crash almost killing the parents.

Lets just say, golden eggs, goose, golden eggs, goose,........Goose gets the nod.

I'll put some details out there on the blog, once I get back on top of things in the fish room.

 

[Elmo18]

Oh Scott...this is great!

Gasters are awesome!

Best,
Ilham

 

[LargeAngels]

Any updates?

 

[traveller7]

First batch hatched on a "usual" schedule.

No eggs laid since. Tank actually had a minor crash after the two week vacation and there has been significant activity around the tank lately. Female actually stopped eating for almost 3 days, talk about scary.

If/when I catch up on the "to do" list and get ready to work with them, I hope they are using a tile, etc.

 

[traveller7]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10757219#post10757219 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by LargeAngels
Any updates?

It appears it was not a fluke :>)

Started 4pm this afternoon:

 

[nate4546]

Congrats!!Are you going to raise them this time?

 

[dc]

That's great! Good luck with them.

 

[Slakker]

Cool, Scott! This is great news. Absolutely keep us posted on the developments.

 

[traveller7]

Thanks all.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10994063#post10994063 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by nate4546
Are you going to raise them this time?

Likely the next, really hoping to get them comfortable with the tiles, but I do have their tank set up to support fry snagging if necessary.

Having them breed again with the normal home activity has given me a bit more confidence to get everything prepared to do it right, instead of rushing with sub par spawns.

We shall see.

 

[ezhoops]

Nice, how about some pics of both parents.
Good luck

 

[traveller7]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10997612#post10997612 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ezhoops
Nice, how about some pics of both parents.
Good luck

Going to keep the pic's on the RC Blog updated:

http://www.reefcentral.com/wp/?p=238

Going to keep things near the tank quiet for now :>)

 

[LargeAngels]

Excellent!! Yeah, don't disturb them.

 

[EdKruzel]

Hey Scott,
I slipped away from the Newbie forum just long enough to peek in here and see your success; congratulations.

I don't profess to have the skills to add any advice for this thread, but when I get up there I'd like to offer to snap some new pics for your blog.

 

[traveller7]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10999750#post10999750 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by EdKruzel
Hey Scott,
I slipped away from the Newbie forum just long enough to peek in here and see your success; congratulations.

I don't profess to have the skills to add any advice for this thread, but when I get up there I'd like to offer to snap some new pics for your blog.

Good pictures? Please save me from my ineptitude