Current state of mandarin breeding efforts?

[sharky_steve]

I was wondering if anyone can direct me to any reviews or information on the current efforts on mandarinfish breeding and larval food offerings? I know this is a much discussed topic, but has anyone taken the time to compile recent information? Thanks!

 

[mwp]

I can only say the following:

1. No one appears to be currently trying to raise them commercially.

2. I've taken a bit of "time off" to get some experience under my belt with "easier" species like the Greenbanded Gobies (WHOO HO, officially through meta and settlement at 28 days!)

3. Hope you're interested in reading 40 pages+ worth of failed attempts http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=824111 AND the "Split thread" 2nd section - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=976657

4. I WILL get them done, as I have some new info and am waiting to get some additional food cultures well established before attempting them again - probably in 2007 at this point.

FWIW,

Matt

 

[sharky_steve]

thanks

 

[sharky_steve]

thanks for the info. looks interesting!